Conrad in Quest of His Youth: An Extravagance of Temperament by Leonard Merrick

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Author Merrick, Leonard, 1864-1939
Title Conrad in Quest of His Youth: An Extravagance of Temperament
Note Reading ease score: 83.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Conrad in Quest of His Youth: An Extravagance of Temperament" by Leonard Merrick is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story primarily revolves around Conrad, a middle-aged man grappling with his past as he revisits places from his youth in search of lost emotions and connections. The narrative reflects themes of nostalgia, the passage of time, and the contrast between youthful dreams and adult realities. At the start of the novel, Conrad returns to Literary London and reflects on the feeling of alienation he experiences after years away. His disappointment in finding that the vibrant life he once knew is gone is compounded by his longing to recapture the emotions of his youth, particularly during a time spent studying art in Paris. As he embarks on a journey back to the places that shaped his formative years, including a seaside town where he has fond childhood memories, he is haunted by the realization that both he and his surroundings have irrevocably changed. The opening chapters set the stage for a thoughtful exploration of memory, desire, and the inevitable loss that accompanies growing older. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Theater -- Great Britain -- Fiction
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