Percival's picture gallery by A. L. O. E.
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| Author | A. L. O. E., 1821-1893 |
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| Title | Percival's picture gallery |
| Original Publication | London: Morgan and Scott, 1887. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Summary | "Percival's Picture Gallery" by A. L. O. E. is a reflective work written during the Victorian era, likely aimed at a young adult or adult audience. This collection blends elements of art and spirituality, focusing on the character Percival, who, despite being confined to his sickbed, channels his creative energies into painting and poetry, exploring profound themes of faith and mortality through his artistic expressions. The narrative is interspersed with the conversations between Percival and his friend Seyton, who visits him in his London attic. As Percival shares his artworks, each inspired by biblical stories, he reflects on deeper lessons about life, divine love, and redemption. Key elements include Percival's struggle with his physical limitations and his poignant dreams of artistic beauty, culminating in a legacy that highlights spiritual enlightenment over worldly success. Through legends and introspective dialogues, the story encapsulates themes of suffering, hope, and the transcendent power of art and faith, ultimately leading to Percival's peaceful passing and the lasting impact of his work on those who knew him. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christian life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Friendship -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Death -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Artists -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Art and religion -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 73027 |
| Release Date | Feb 26, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 91 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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