02128cam a22003493u 4500 12557 UtSlPG 20260610133311.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Morris, Gouverneur, 1876-1953 The Penalty Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-06-01 E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Charlie Kirschner, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Penalty" by Gouverneur Morris is a novel that appears to have been written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the complexities of love and ambition, focusing on the character Barbara Ferris, a talented young sculptor navigating her artistic pursuits and personal relationships. The opening of the novel introduces us to Barbara Ferris, who reflects on her many romantic entanglements leading up to her 22nd birthday. As she struggles with self-esteem and societal pressures, the narrative explores her desire to become a serious artist amidst chaotic love affairs. The titular character, a legless beggar known as Blizzard, enters her life, promising a significant transformation as Barbara becomes captivated by his striking face, envisioning a masterpiece inspired by his tragic yet powerful presence. Their encounter foreshadows a deepening connection that intertwines art with underlying themes of despair, societal judgment, and the search for identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Revenge -- Fiction Love stories Women sculptors -- Fiction Beggars -- Fiction Christy, Howard Chandler, 1873-1952 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12557 53975 53975