Creswicke, Louis creator text utu 2010 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Love's Usuries" by Louis Creswicke is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story introduces us to artist Lionel Bentham, who reflects on his reencounter with friends and the complex nature of love intertwined with pain and sacrifice. Central to this narrative is Bentham's introspection as he recounts various tales of love's fervor and subsequent heartbreak, ultimately considering the nuanced relationship between art and the emotional turmoil that often accompanies it. At the start of the narrative, we witness Bentham's reunion with a friend, leading to a discussion about past relationships and their impact on life and creativity. Through Bentham's casual but profound conversations, he recounts poignant stories of love, loss, and the sacrifices made for passion, revealing how each anecdote symbolizes broader themes of devotion and the often-painful realities of love. The opening thus paints a rich, emotive landscape where personal experiences and artistic expression converge, setting the tone for a deeper exploration of love's complexities throughout the rest of the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Love's usuries -- A quaint elopement -- Trooper Jones of the Light Brigade -- The "Celibate" Club (dialogue) -- In the cradle of the deep -- Some crazy patchwork -- "The soul of me" -- In a cornfield (dialogue) -- On the eve of the regatta -- Peach bloom -- Twin souls (dialogue) -- Pain's pensioners -- For love or science? -- Romance of the coulisses. Release date is 2010-08-08 Produced by Bethanne M. Simms and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Fiction Short stories PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33380 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33380 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133748.0 33380