02293cam a22003253u 4500 73056 UtSlPG 20260610134705.0 m cr n 260607r20241898utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 07004306 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Herrick, Robert, 1868-1938 The gospel of freedom Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-02-27 D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Gospel of Freedom" by Robert Herrick is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Simeon Erard, a struggling artist in Paris, and his interactions with his visitors, including the Anthon family. The themes of ambition, artistic integrity, and societal expectations are explored through Erard's relationships and the contrasting values of those around him. The opening of the novel introduces us to Simeon Erard as he shows his artwork to Mrs. Anthon and her family. Amid their bemused reactions to his paintings, especially a depiction of a woman in a bath, the narrative touches upon the dynamics of artistic expression and the differing perspectives of the characters on art and success. The descriptions are rich and provide insights into Erard's character—an artist who is both desperate for recognition and disdainful of typical societal judgments. The chapter establishes the backdrop of Paris as a place where artistic ambition and societal pressures collide, setting the stage for deeper explorations of identity, aspiration, and the quest for meaningful expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: New York: MacMillan Company, 1898 American fiction -- 19th century https://archive.org/details/gospelfreedom00herrrich https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73056 113781 113781