The Austin, Mary 1868-1934 creator Grant, Gordon 1875-1962 text utu 2007 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Lovely Lady" by Mary Austin is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Peter, a young man burdened by familial responsibilities and the weight of a mortgage he must contend with, while he navigates his dreams of wealth and a deeper connection with life and potentially love. The narrative hints at his encounters with a Lovely Lady, embodying an ideal that contrasts sharply with his everyday struggles. The opening of "The Lovely Lady" introduces Peter, who is seen reflecting on his life's hardships while engaged in simple family interactions. He shares an animated exchange with his sister Ellen while preparing for a picnic they can't fully attend due to their financial constraints. As Peter daydreams about a heroic picture of a knight slaying a dragon, we learn that this dragon symbolizes his mortgage and the oppression of poverty that hangs over him and his family. The chapter sets up a theme of longing and aspiration, as Peter contemplates the meanings of wealth, love, and the intricacies of his obligations while yearning for a future that feels increasingly distant. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2007-01-14 Produced by Hillie Plantinga and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified Fiction PS Original publication data not identified 13023198 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20359 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20359 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133454.0 20359