Project Gutenberg 2014-05-31 Public domain in the USA. 163 De Teresa, Ysabel Teresa, Ysabel de The Erratic Flame E-text prepared by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) "The Erratic Flame" by Ysabel De Teresa is a novel written in the early 20th century. The tale revolves around the intertwined lives of Anne, a sophisticated and somewhat weary woman seeking solace from her past, and Alexis, a young musician grappling with his own despair and burgeoning fame. The story explores themes of love, societal expectations, and the quest for personal freedom amidst the burdens of emotional turmoil. The opening of the story introduces Anne as she seeks refuge from her hectic New York life in a secluded mountain cabin. There, she unexpectedly encounters Alexis, who is suffering from a mysterious illness and emotional distress. Their initial interactions are filled with a mix of cynicism and muted curiosity, highlighting their contrasting perspectives on life and art. As they engage in conversation, a subtle bond begins to form, revealing Alexis's troubled past and the weight of his musical genius, while Anne contemplates her own sense of purpose and desire for connection. The story swiftly sets the stage for an intricate exploration of their complex relationship and the overarching struggle for redemption and understanding in a world that often stifles individuality and true emotion. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/45842/45842-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 86.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. en New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction Italy -- Fiction Man-woman relationships -- Fiction Violinists -- Fiction PS Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction Category: Novels Category: American Literature 609258 2025-06-18T14:28:25.246231 text/html 590422 2024-10-24T07:40:34 text/html 338360 2025-06-18T14:28:33.907143 application/epub+zip 337852 2025-06-18T14:28:26.358212 application/epub+zip 324604 2025-06-18T14:28:25.804239 application/epub+zip 479633 2025-06-18T14:28:39.683148 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 455204 2025-06-18T14:28:33.399167 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 443186 2022-09-20T20:44:06.565125 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 532042 2023-09-20T04:47:29.006352 text/plain 512280 2024-10-24T07:40:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16028 2025-06-18T14:28:39.841135 application/rdf+xml 17568 2025-06-18T14:28:25.924245 image/jpeg 2884 2025-06-18T14:28:25.863213 image/jpeg 293716 2025-06-18T14:28:25.305255 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog