Fair Margaret: A Portrait by F. Marion Crawford

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Author Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion), 1854-1909
Illustrator Carpenter, Horace T.
Title Fair Margaret: A Portrait
Note Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Fair Margaret: A Portrait" by F. Marion Crawford is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Margaret Donne, an idealistic young woman navigating her aspirations of becoming a professional singer while dealing with the complexities of relationships, particularly with the realistic yet sensitive critic, Edmund Lushington. The book explores themes of ambition, identity, and the contrasting worldviews between idealism and realism. The opening of the novel introduces us to a conversation between Margaret and Lushington, highlighting their differing perspectives on life and art. Lushington, a self-proclaimed realist, contrasts sharply with Margaret’s idealistic nature, resulting in a lively intellectual sparring that reveals their personalities. Margaret is portrayed as confident and somewhat reflective, while Lushington's shyness and sensitivity create an intriguing dynamic. Their exchange touches upon societal expectations and personal values, setting the stage for the exploration of Margaret's future in the opera world and the potential conflict it might bring to her character and relationships. The chapter effectively establishes the foundational tension between ambition and the fear of losing one’s essence in pursuit of success. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Opera -- Fiction
Subject Women singers -- Fiction
Subject Paris (France) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 25838
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 3, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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