02386cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324500250014326400510016830000470021933600260026633700260029233800360031850000310035450502050038550800790059052012700066953400450193965300280198485600430201299900170205512686UtSlPG20260610133312.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aJohnson, Owen,d1878-195210aMurder in Any Degree 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2004-06-010 aMurder in any degree -- One hundred in the dark -- A comedy for wives -- The lie -- Even threes -- A man of no imagination -- Larry Moore -- My wife's wedding presents -- The surprises of the lottery. aProduced by Suzanne Shell, Karen Dalrymple and PG Distributed Proofreaders a"Murder in Any Degree" by Owen Johnson is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds among a group of artists and intellectuals at a club, focusing on their discussions about art, love, and marriage, particularly the dynamics between male artists and their wives or muses. The interactions reveal complex relationships and the tensions between creativity and domestic life. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to several characters, including Steingall, a painter, Quinny, an illustrator, and De Gollyer, a critic. They engage in lively conversations about the nature of inspiration and the influence of women in the lives of artists. The discussion shifts towards the topic of marriage and how it impacts artistic integrity and creativity. The dialogue paints a picture of contrasting viewpoints as the men grapple with their own experiences and perceptions of relationships, culminating in a story introduced by Britt Herkimer, who reflects on the outcomes of his friend Clyde Rantoul's marriage and its implications for his artistic career. The opening sets a stage for exploration of deeper themes of jealousy, inspiration, and the sacrifices made in the name of love and art. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aShort stories, American40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12686 c54104d54104