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Austin, Mary
1868
1934
Austin, Mary Hunter
Grant, Gordon
1875
1962
Grant, Gordon H.
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The Lovely Lady
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"The Lovely Lady" by Mary Austin is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Peter, a young man burdened by familial responsibilities and the weight of a mortgage he must contend with, while he navigates his dreams of wealth and a deeper connection with life and potentially love. The narrative hints at his encounters with a Lovely Lady, embodying an ideal that contrasts sharply with his everyday struggles. The opening of "The Lovely Lady" introduces Peter, who is seen reflecting on his life's hardships while engaged in simple family interactions. He shares an animated exchange with his sister Ellen while preparing for a picnic they can't fully attend due to their financial constraints. As Peter daydreams about a heroic picture of a knight slaying a dragon, we learn that this dragon symbolizes his mortgage and the oppression of poverty that hangs over him and his family. The chapter sets up a theme of longing and aspiration, as Peter contemplates the meanings of wealth, love, and the intricacies of his obligations while yearning for a future that feels increasingly distant. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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