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Matson, Norman
1893
1965
Matson, Norman H.
Matson, Norman Häghejm
Matson, Norman Haghejm
Matson, Norman Highejm
Matson, Norman Hughejm
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Flecker's magic
$aNew York :$bBoni & Liveright, $c1926.
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"Flecker's Magic" by Norman Matson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Spike Flecker, a struggling painter in Paris, who grapples with despair as he faces artistic failure, a lack of support from family, and feelings of loneliness. As he navigates the murky waters of his life, he encounters a mysterious girl who claims to be a witch, offering him the ability to grant wishes, setting the stage for a tale filled with magic and self-discovery. The opening of the novel introduces Spike Flecker as he wanders through a dreary Parisian day, weighed down by his lack of success and his unfulfilled dreams. Cold and miserable, he reflects on his failures in art and life, contemplating self-harm. His thoughts are interrupted by a mysterious girl, who introduces herself as a witch and offers him a chance to wish for anything he desires. This encounter ignites the story, leading Spike to wrestle with the implications of his desires and the nature of happiness as he has just a few days to decide what he truly wants in life. The intriguing blend of his artistic aspirations, existential musings, and the allure of magic draws readers into Flecker's world of enchanting possibilities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 85.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Fantasy fiction
Wishes -- Fiction
Paris (France) -- Fiction
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Witches -- Fiction
Americans -- France -- Fiction
Painters -- Fiction
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