Project Gutenberg 2020-09-28 Public domain in the USA. 91 Lacy, Ernest 1863 1916 Chatterton Produced by Jessica Hope "Chatterton" by Ernest Lacy is a dramatic work likely written in the late 19th century, focusing on the life of Thomas Chatterton, a young poet. The play explores themes of ambition, poverty, and artistic struggle as it delves into the complexities of Chatterton's character and the societal pressures he faces. Set primarily in a garret in London, the work portrays the stark contrast between the romantic aspirations of a gifted youth and the harsh realities of his existence. The storyline centers around Thomas Chatterton, portrayed as a talented but struggling poet who grapples with his dire circumstances and the pressures of societal expectations. He interacts with characters such as Henry Burgum, a wealthy pewterer, and his daughter Bertha, who admire Chatterton's work but remain oblivious to his hardships. As Chatterton attempts to navigate his precarious situation, he faces mockery and adversity, particularly surrounding a false pedigree he crafted for Burgum. The narrative culminates in Chatterton's tragic decision to end his life, driven by despair and a sense of isolation, leaving a poignant reflection on the price of artistic dedication and the societal disdain for those who dare to dream beyond their means. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 85.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Poets -- Drama Chatterton, Thomas, 1752-1770 -- Drama PS Text Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: British Literature 64141 2025-06-25T06:52:34.480126 text/html 41605 2024-10-18T06:36:47 text/html 174298 2025-06-25T06:52:36.916121 application/epub+zip 173045 2025-06-25T06:52:35.060139 application/epub+zip 81565 2025-06-25T06:52:34.726132 application/epub+zip 211145 2025-06-25T06:52:38.244126 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 198590 2025-06-25T06:52:36.657104 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 107563 2022-09-28T14:44:07.037939 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 45837 2025-06-25T06:52:34.260141 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 26215 2024-10-18T06:36:47 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15729 2025-06-25T06:52:38.361110 application/rdf+xml 12034 2025-06-25T06:52:34.808104 image/jpeg 1782 2025-06-25T06:52:34.766137 image/jpeg 183634 2025-06-25T06:52:34.488127 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