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Title: The Bacillus of Beauty: A Romance of To-day

Alternate Title: The Bacillus of Beauty: A Romance of Today

Note: Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Suzanne Shell, Richard Prairie and Distributed
Proofreaders. HTML version by Al Haines.

Summary: "The Bacillus of Beauty: A Romance of To-day" by Harriet Stark is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around the transformation of Helen Winship, who has recently arrived in New York City and undergone a remarkable change in appearance that captivates those around her. The narrative is primarily seen through the eyes of John Burke, her devoted admirer, who is perplexed yet enthralled by her newfound beauty. The opening of the novel introduces John Burke as he reflects on his arrival in New York and his anticipation of seeing Helen, who he fondly remembers from their shared childhood in the West. However, upon meeting her again, he is astonished to find her unrecognizable; she is now an embodiment of beauty that seems to have emerged overnight. As John navigates this emotional landscape, he experiences a rollercoaster of feelings ranging from disbelief to admiration. The chapter captures the essence of transformation, longing, and the complexities of love in a bustling urban setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Stark, Harriet

EBook No.: 9081

Published: Oct 1, 2005

Downloads: 201

Language: English

Subject: Science fiction

Subject: New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction

Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction

Subject: Beauty, Personal -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Bacillus of Beauty: A Romance of To-day

Alternate Title: The Bacillus of Beauty: A Romance of Today

Note: Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Suzanne Shell, Richard Prairie and Distributed
Proofreaders. HTML version by Al Haines.

Summary: "The Bacillus of Beauty: A Romance of To-day" by Harriet Stark is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around the transformation of Helen Winship, who has recently arrived in New York City and undergone a remarkable change in appearance that captivates those around her. The narrative is primarily seen through the eyes of John Burke, her devoted admirer, who is perplexed yet enthralled by her newfound beauty. The opening of the novel introduces John Burke as he reflects on his arrival in New York and his anticipation of seeing Helen, who he fondly remembers from their shared childhood in the West. However, upon meeting her again, he is astonished to find her unrecognizable; she is now an embodiment of beauty that seems to have emerged overnight. As John navigates this emotional landscape, he experiences a rollercoaster of feelings ranging from disbelief to admiration. The chapter captures the essence of transformation, longing, and the complexities of love in a bustling urban setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Stark, Harriet

EBook No.: 9081

Published: Oct 1, 2005

Downloads: 201

Language: English

Subject: Science fiction

Subject: New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction

Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction

Subject: Beauty, Personal -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.