The Dancing Faun by Florence Farr
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"The Dancing Faun" by Florence Farr is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story explores the complexities of social relationships, personal desires, and moral dilemmas through the interactions of a cast of characters, particularly focusing on Lady Geraldine and George Travers. Their discussions reveal themes such as the nature of truth, the facades of society, and the tension between appearances and reality. At the start of the novel, various
characters gather in a drawing-room, setting the stage for a dynamic exploration of societal norms and individual aspirations. The opening conversation hints at Lady Geraldine's restlessness as she navigates her first season in high society, while Mr. Travers embodies a more cynical worldview. As the narrative unfolds, the arrival of Travers introduces an intriguing element of danger and attraction that will undoubtedly complicate the lives of the characters. The depiction of Lady Geraldine's relationships, particularly her growing affection for Travers, foreshadows deeper conflicts involving societal expectations, trust, and the pursuit of one's desires. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Farr, Florence, 1860-1917 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Beardsley, Aubrey, 1872-1898 |
| Title | The Dancing Faun |
| Original Publication | London: Elkin Mathews and John Lane, 1894. |
| Credits | Emmanuel Ackerman, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 75492 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-75492-5 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 174 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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