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Title: Painted Veils
Credits: Produced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)
Summary: "Painted Veils" by James Huneker is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces Esther Brandès, a young woman who arrives in New York with dreams of becoming a successful dramatic soprano. The narrative explores her experiences as she grapples with near-desperation and homesickness while navigating the vibrant yet harsh world of the city's artistic scene. At the start of the novel, the protagonist, Esther, arrives in New York during a snowstorm, filled with anticipation and anxiety. She is greeted by Madame Felice at the Maison Felicé, a hotel frequented by artists and musicians, but immediately faces challenges when her pre-booked room is occupied, compelling her to adjust to a new, less appealing space. Despite her loneliness and the dismal winter evening, Esther’s spirits begin to lift during dinner when she meets Alfred Stone, a music critic, who takes an interest in her aspirations. The opening sets the stage for Esther’s journey as she attempts to establish herself in the competitive world of music while dealing with emotional turbulence and social intricacies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Huneker, James, 1857-1921
EBook No.: 47141
Published: Oct 18, 2014
Downloads: 200
Language: English
Subject: American fiction -- 20th century
Subject: Manhattan (New York, N.Y.) -- Fiction
Subject: Women artists -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Painted Veils
Credits: Produced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)
Summary: "Painted Veils" by James Huneker is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces Esther Brandès, a young woman who arrives in New York with dreams of becoming a successful dramatic soprano. The narrative explores her experiences as she grapples with near-desperation and homesickness while navigating the vibrant yet harsh world of the city's artistic scene. At the start of the novel, the protagonist, Esther, arrives in New York during a snowstorm, filled with anticipation and anxiety. She is greeted by Madame Felice at the Maison Felicé, a hotel frequented by artists and musicians, but immediately faces challenges when her pre-booked room is occupied, compelling her to adjust to a new, less appealing space. Despite her loneliness and the dismal winter evening, Esther’s spirits begin to lift during dinner when she meets Alfred Stone, a music critic, who takes an interest in her aspirations. The opening sets the stage for Esther’s journey as she attempts to establish herself in the competitive world of music while dealing with emotional turbulence and social intricacies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Huneker, James, 1857-1921
EBook No.: 47141
Published: Oct 18, 2014
Downloads: 200
Language: English
Subject: American fiction -- 20th century
Subject: Manhattan (New York, N.Y.) -- Fiction
Subject: Women artists -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.