Enoch Soames: A Memory of the Eighteen-Nineties by Sir Max Beerbohm

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Author Beerbohm, Max, Sir, 1872-1956
Title Enoch Soames: A Memory of the Eighteen-Nineties
Note Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Judith Boss
Summary "Enoch Soames: A Memory of the Eighteen-Nineties" by Sir Max Beerbohm is a satirical novella written in the late 19th century, specifically during the Victorian era. This work blends fiction with elements of literary criticism, exploring the themes of artistic ambition and the struggle for recognition in the literary world. The story revolves around the titular character, Enoch Soames, a fictional poet whose desire for fame leads him to make a pact with the devil. The narrative follows the encounters of Enoch Soames with another character, who reflects on Soames’s life and aspirations. Soames is depicted as a somewhat pathetic figure, a writer who yearns for recognition and grapples with his lack of success. Despite having published a book, his works receive little regard, and he remains largely forgotten by the literary community. The plot thickens as Soames encounters a devilish figure who offers him a chance to visit the future to find out how he is remembered. When he takes the deal, he finds that, although his name is mentioned in a future book, it is only in derision, thus highlighting the harsh reality of literary fame and the often fleeting nature of artistic legacy. Ultimately, the story serves as a poignant commentary on the vanity and futility that can accompany the pursuit of artistic greatness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Short stories
Subject Character sketches
Category Text
EBook-No. 760
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 1, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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