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Adams, Adeline
1859
1948
Adams, Adeline Valentine Pond
22010770
The Amouretta landscape, and other stories
$aBoston :$bHoughton Mifflin Company, $c1922.
The Amouretta landscape -- Bits of clay -- The young lady in blue -- "C'est une taupe" -- Their appointed rounds -- Speaking of angels -- The Marquis goes donkey-riding -- The face called forgiveness -- The artist's birthday.
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"The Amouretta Landscape and Other Stories" by Adeline Adams is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The primary tale introduces us to Maurice Price, a portrait painter who reflects on his artistic journey and seeks to reconnect with the landscapes he once adored but has neglected due to life’s responsibilities. The stories intertwine themes of beauty, the ephemeral nature of youth, and the impact of significant relationships on personal identity. At the start of the collection, we delve into Maurice's character as he finds himself in a tranquil New Hampshire setting where he is reminded of his earlier passion for painting landscapes. As he prepares to paint again after a long hiatus, he encounters a discarded portrait of Amouretta McGowan, a poignant reminder of a vibrant model from his past, juxtaposing the beauty of his current surroundings with the memories of those he has lost. Through his internal dialogue and memories, Adams vividly portrays the contrast between youthful aspiration and adult compromise, setting the tone for exploration of artistic expression and nostalgia that permeates the subsequent narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/amourettalandsca00adamiala/page/n7/mode/2up
20230430060824adams
1922
US
Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Short stories, American
American fiction -- 20th century
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