Project Gutenberg 2017-02-20 Public domain in the USA. 291 Alcott, Louisa May 1832 1888 Barnard, A. M. Alcott, Louisa M. (Louisa May) Alcott, L. M. (Louisa May) A Modern Mephistopheles, and A Whisper in the Dark Produced by Mary Glenn Krause, David Edwards, ellinora, University of Toronto - Robarts Library and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "A Modern Mephistopheles, and A Whisper in the Dark" by Louisa May Alcott is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the struggles of its main characters, Felix Canaris, a young man grappling with despair and hopelessness, and Jasper Helwyze, a mysterious benefactor. Their relationship appears complex, with elements of mentorship, power dynamics, and the exploration of artistic ambition against a backdrop of personal turmoil. The beginning of the novel sets a somber tone, beginning with a desolate scene of a cold garret where Felix Canaris contemplates his despair as he burns his manuscripts—a symbol of his failed dreams. The introduction of Jasper Helwyze shifts the narrative; he interrupts Canaris's dark resolve and offers him a chance at redemption through work and mentorship. As Canaris accepts Helwyze's offer, it becomes clear that their relationship will intertwine ambition and dependency. The mood subtly shifts from despair to an uncertain hope as Canaris embarks on a new chapter, influenced by the enigmatic figure of Helwyze, whose intentions feel both alluring and dangerous. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 74.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en American fiction -- 19th century Psychological fiction Man-woman relationships -- Fiction Manipulative behavior -- Fiction Control (Psychology) -- Fiction PS Text Category: Novels Category: American Literature 503095 2025-07-21T13:15:45.694936 text/html 482794 2024-10-23T01:46:48 text/html 319012 2025-07-21T13:15:52.756909 application/epub+zip 317161 2025-07-21T13:15:47.059912 application/epub+zip 274751 2025-07-21T13:15:46.311929 application/epub+zip 431356 2025-07-21T13:15:56.997826 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 397618 2025-07-21T13:15:52.117901 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 355731 2022-09-24T17:21:23.324152 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 439641 2025-07-21T13:15:44.856908 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 419642 2024-10-23T01:46:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18489 2025-07-21T13:15:57.132833 application/rdf+xml 13515 2025-07-21T13:15:46.408870 image/jpeg 1890 2025-07-21T13:15:46.356916 image/jpeg 268751 2025-07-21T13:15:45.738892 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 en.wikipedia