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Nesbit, E. (Edith)
1858
1924
Nesbit, Edith
Bland, Edith Nesbit
The Incomplete Amorist
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"Incomplete Amorist" by E. Nesbit is a novel written in the early 20th century that explores the themes of love, art, and the struggles of young adulthood. The story revolves around a young woman named Betty Desmond, who yearns for adventure and romance in a stifling rural environment, feeling constrained by her duties and her step-father's strict rules. The opening of the novel introduces Betty as she navigates her mundane life, filled with interactions at a Mother's Meeting where she reads stories to local women. Dissatisfaction with her monotonous existence leads her to desire a love that can ignite her otherwise listless days. Her encounter with a mysterious artist, Eustace Vernon, marks the beginning of her journey into the complexities of attraction and artistic aspiration, as she longs to be free to explore her talents and emotions. This initial portion of the narrative sets the stage for a romantic entanglement fraught with societal and personal challenges, promising readers an engaging expansion on Betty's quest for independence and love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 84.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Young women -- Fiction
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Artists -- Fiction
British -- France -- Paris -- Fiction
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Category: Romance
Category: Novels
Category: British Literature
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