Fair Margaret: A Portrait by F. Marion Crawford
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| Author | Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion), 1854-1909 |
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| Illustrator | Carpenter, Horace T. |
| Title | Fair Margaret: A Portrait |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Fair Margaret: A Portrait" by F. Marion Crawford is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Margaret Donne, an idealistic young woman navigating her aspirations of becoming a professional singer while dealing with the complexities of relationships, particularly with the realistic yet sensitive critic, Edmund Lushington. The book explores themes of ambition, identity, and the contrasting worldviews between idealism and realism. The opening of the novel introduces us to a conversation between Margaret and Lushington, highlighting their differing perspectives on life and art. Lushington, a self-proclaimed realist, contrasts sharply with Margaret’s idealistic nature, resulting in a lively intellectual sparring that reveals their personalities. Margaret is portrayed as confident and somewhat reflective, while Lushington's shyness and sensitivity create an intriguing dynamic. Their exchange touches upon societal expectations and personal values, setting the stage for the exploration of Margaret's future in the opera world and the potential conflict it might bring to her character and relationships. The chapter effectively establishes the foundational tension between ambition and the fear of losing one’s essence in pursuit of success. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Opera -- Fiction |
| Subject | Women singers -- Fiction |
| Subject | Paris (France) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 25838 |
| Release Date | Jun 19, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 74 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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