02300cam a22003493u 4500 63775 UtSlPG 20260610134452.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 20000817 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Dane, Clemence, 1888-1965 Legend Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-11-15 E-text prepared by ellinora, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) "Legend" by Clemence Dane is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins in a literary context, focusing on the life and legacy of the fictional author Madala Grey, as well as her biographer Anita Serle. Through the voice of a character named Jenny, the narrative explores themes of fame, artistic integrity, and the complex relationships between women in the literary world. The opening of the novel introduces us to the aftermath of Madala Grey's death, as Anita Serle's biography about her life is released and begins to stir reactions within literary circles. Jenny reflects on her brief time spent with Anita and the influential yet tumultuous atmosphere surrounding literary figures, including feelings of admiration and resentment. The scene sets a tone of melancholy and intrigue, capturing Jenny's impressions of the vibrant yet troubled lives of writers, especially as they confront both personal and public narratives in the wake of a beloved author's passing. The reader is drawn into a world of literary critique, friendship, and the heavy burden of memory and legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Psychological fiction Friendship -- Fiction Women novelists -- Fiction Death -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63775 104599 104599