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Williams, Frances Fenwick
1878
Fenwick, Frances de Wolfe
De Wolfe Fenwick, Frances
Copeland, Charles
1858
1929
The Arch-Satirist
Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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"The Arch-Satirist" by Frances Fenwick Williams is a novel written in the early 20th century. It explores themes of creativity, morality, and the complexities of human relationships through the lives of its characters. The narrative centers around the characters Gerald Amherst, an artist with a pragmatic outlook on life, and Leo Ricossia, a young poet battling inner demons and addiction, both navigating the blurred lines between genius and depravity. At the start of the novel, the focus is on a conversation between Amherst and Ricossia in a dimly lit studio. Ricossia passionately discusses his worldview, expressing a desire to indulge in life's pleasures despite his declining health. Their dynamic reveals a contrast between Amherst's grounded nature and Ricossia's chaotic spirit. The opening sets the stage for an exploration of artistic genius, self-destruction, and the impacts of societal expectations and personal choices as the characters confront their inner turmoil and external realities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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