Project Gutenberg 2022-06-17 Public domain in the USA. 154 James, Henry 1843 1916 Mordell, Albert 1885 1965 19019849 A landscape painter $aUnited States :$bScott and Seltzer,$c1919. A landscape painter -- Poor Richard -- A day of days -- A most extraordinary case. Laura Natal Rodrigues (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust Digital Library.) "A Landscape Painter" by Henry James is a collection of early short stories written in the late 19th century. The book comprises four tales, including the titular story, and showcases the early literary prowess of Henry James prior to his more complex later works. The narratives delve into themes of aspiration, personal identity, and social interactions, typically explored through the experiences of characters like the artist Locksley, who grapples with his own ambitions and romantic entanglements. The opening of "A Landscape Painter" introduces us to Locksley, a young man recovering from a broken engagement with the beautiful Miss Leary. This emotionally charged chapter reveals Locksley's retreat to a quiet seaside village to pursue his passion for painting, where he meets Captain Blunt and his daughter, Esther. The narrative sets the stage for Locksley’s internal struggles as he seeks beauty in his art while attempting to redefine his identity against the backdrop of past failures and societal expectations. Through vivid descriptions of the coastal scenery and insightful reflections, the opening piques interest in how Locksley's story unfolds within the context of art, personal growth, and human relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/000481954 20220518061102james 1919 US Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. en American fiction -- 19th century Manners and customs -- Fiction PS Text Category: Short Stories Category: Novels Category: American Literature 397660 2025-07-27T06:51:14.338671 text/html 375211 2024-10-18T22:37:28 text/html 419320 2025-07-27T06:51:22.697697 application/epub+zip 424406 2025-07-27T06:51:17.770666 application/epub+zip 424406 2025-07-27T06:51:15.716719 application/epub+zip 369365 2025-07-27T06:51:25.826660 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 355227 2025-07-27T06:51:21.366663 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 355463 2022-09-30T18:47:52.721920 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 380820 2025-07-27T06:51:13.796717 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 360926 2024-10-18T22:37:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17510 2025-07-27T06:51:25.999694 application/rdf+xml 6939 2025-07-27T06:51:16.391657 image/jpeg 1746 2025-07-27T06:51:16.046697 image/jpeg 554799 2025-07-27T06:51:14.375704 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