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Glasgow, Ellen Anderson Gholson
1873
1945
Phases of an Inferior Planet
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"Phases of an Inferior Planet" by Ellen Glasgow is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers on a young woman named Mariana Musin, who navigates her aspirations to sing in opera while living in the bustling and indifferent environment of New York City. The book explores themes of ambition, societal expectations, and the struggles of artistic identity. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to the atmospheric setting of Broadway, a gray city day transitioning into a mist-filled evening as pedestrians move briskly about. Mariana, characterized by her graceful demeanor, is revealed to be a budding artist faced with the harsh realities of her dreams. She is depicted as a yearning soul, longing for recognition and success in her singing career, yet grappling with feelings of insignificance and the burdens of her uncertain future. Despite her struggles, she maintains a delicate balance of hope and vulnerability that captivates both the reader and the characters around her. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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