The Spell by William Dana Orcutt
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"The Spell" by William Dana Orcutt is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in an Italian setting, weaving together themes of love, intellectual pursuit, and personal growth, as seen through the lives of the main characters, Helen and Jack Armstrong, who are newlyweds exploring their relationship amid historical and cultural treasures. The narrative promises an exploration of how the past influences the present, particularly through Helen's struggle
between embracing her husband's scholarly interests and her own love for modern life. At the start of the novel, we meet the Armstrongs, who are enjoying a picturesque excursion in Tuscany. Jack's deep appreciation for the classics and ancient humanism contrasts with Helen's preference for the present, setting the stage for their dynamic relationship. During their exploration, they discuss the significance of their surroundings and the weight of history, highlighting both the beauty of their Italian environment and Helen’s candid reflections about marriage and change. As they embark on their honeymoon in Florence, the contrasts between their personalities and interests become evident, foreshadowing potential conflicts and personal growth as they navigate their new life together. The chapter captures the essence of the time and place while hinting at deeper emotional and intellectual explorations yet to unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Orcutt, William Dana, 1870-1953 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Hammond, Gertrude Demain, 1862-1952 |
| Title | The Spell |
| Credits |
Produced by David Clarke, eagkw and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Married people -- Fiction |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Americans -- Italy -- Fiction |
| Subject | Honeymoons -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35607 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-35607-5 |
| Release Date | Mar 18, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 317 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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