The Worshipper of the Image by Richard Le Gallienne
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| Author | Le Gallienne, Richard, 1866-1947 |
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| Title | The Worshipper of the Image |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Brendan Lane, Garrett Alley and PG Distributed Proofreaders |
| Summary | "The Worshipper of the Image" by Richard Le Gallienne is a novel written during the turn of the 20th century, known for its exploration of love, art, and the boundaries of reality. The story centers around Antony, a man ensnared by the beautiful yet haunting image of a woman named Silencieux, which he treats as his muse. As Antony's obsession with this image deepens, it sets into motion a tragic series of events that intertwine his love for his wife Beatrice and his infatuation with Silencieux. At the start of the novel, the tranquil yet eerie setting of a secluded wood sets the stage for Antony's first encounters with Silencieux. He frequently expresses his affection towards the image, personifying it as a source of artistic inspiration. The contrast between his devotion to Silencieux and the reality of his life with Beatrice is established, as he becomes increasingly withdrawn from her. Moments of quiet reflection are interrupted by fleeting interactions with Beatrice and the world around him, suggesting a looming tension as his fantasies begin to overshadow his responsibilities and relationships. The opening chapter introduces an atmosphere of silenced beauty and foreshadows the tragic consequences of unbridled artistic obsession. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 10812 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 21, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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