Flecker's magic by Norman Matson
"Flecker's Magic" by Norman Matson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Spike Flecker, a struggling painter in Paris, who grapples with despair as he faces artistic failure, a lack of support from family, and feelings of loneliness. As he navigates the murky waters of his life, he encounters a mysterious girl who claims to be a witch, offering him the ability to grant wishes, setting
the stage for a tale filled with magic and self-discovery. The opening of the novel introduces Spike Flecker as he wanders through a dreary Parisian day, weighed down by his lack of success and his unfulfilled dreams. Cold and miserable, he reflects on his failures in art and life, contemplating self-harm. His thoughts are interrupted by a mysterious girl, who introduces herself as a witch and offers him a chance to wish for anything he desires. This encounter ignites the story, leading Spike to wrestle with the implications of his desires and the nature of happiness as he has just a few days to decide what he truly wants in life. The intriguing blend of his artistic aspirations, existential musings, and the allure of magic draws readers into Flecker's world of enchanting possibilities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Matson, Norman, 1893-1965 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 26007906 |
| Title | Flecker's magic |
| Original Publication | New York: Boni & Liveright, 1926. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 85.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Hannah Wilson, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fantasy fiction |
| Subject | Wishes -- Fiction |
| Subject | Paris (France) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Witches -- Fiction |
| Subject | Americans -- France -- Fiction |
| Subject | Painters -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75585 |
| Release Date | Mar 10, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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