02433cam a22003133u 4500 65318 UtSlPG 20260610134516.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 00000447 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Winstock, Melvin G. "A Modern Hercules," the Tale of a Sculptress Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-05-11 Sonya Schermann, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "A Modern Hercules," the Tale of a Sculptress by Melvin G. Winstock is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Ouida Angelo, a bold and talented sculptress in New York City, and her complex relationships with various characters, including the passionate preacher Horatio Nugent and her model Paul Strogoff. The narrative delves into themes of morality, artistic expression, and personal redemption, capturing the tensions between society's expectations and personal desires. The opening of the novel introduces a duality of excitement and conflict within New York society sparked by Ouida's daring artistic work and a sermon by the charismatic preacher Horatio Nugent, who condemns her artistry as immoral. As the congregation grapples with their pretense of piety amidst their own failings, the reader is introduced to the actors in this drama—Ouida, who feels both inspired and persecuted, and Horatio, who struggles with his feelings for her despite denouncing her art. Additionally, the story introduces Ivan Strogoff, a Russian nobleman, and his son Paul, who navigate their own hardships, ultimately leading Paul to become a model for Ouida. The narrative hints at the explorations of ambition, love, and moral questions, setting for a deep reflection on the society of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified American fiction -- 19th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65318 106141 106141