Sylvia & Michael: The later adventures of Sylvia Scarlett by Compton MacKenzie
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| Author | MacKenzie, Compton, 1883-1972 |
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| Title | Sylvia & Michael: The later adventures of Sylvia Scarlett |
| Alternate Title | Sylvia and Michael: The later adventures of Sylvia Scarlett |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Sylvia & Michael: The Later Adventures of Sylvia Scarlett" by Compton MacKenzie is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. This story continues the journey of Sylvia Scarlett as she navigates through her tumultuous life after leaving an engagement in pursuit of artistic aspirations. In the opening chapters, the narrative sets the tone for exploring themes of identity, resilience, and societal expectations through Sylvia's experiences in Paris and Petersburg. The opening of the book introduces Sylvia as she arrives in Paris, overwhelmed yet deeply introspective regarding her past choices and future ambitions. She has broken off her engagement and is determined to make her way as an artist, despite the struggles that come with her financial insecurity and the demeaning circumstances of cabaret life. Sylvia grapples with feelings of despair and degradation while yearning for renewal—a journey marked by a chance meeting with a fellow artist, Carrier. As the story unfolds, Sylvia's struggles become a backdrop for her search for self-worth and fulfillment amidst the chaos of wartime Europe, highlighting her transformation from a woman scorned to one ready to reclaim her life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 39660 |
| Release Date | May 9, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 87 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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