TY  - BOOK
AU  - Alcott,Louisa May
TI  - A Modern Mephistopheles, and A Whisper in the Dark
AV  - PS 
PY  - 2017///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - American fiction -- 19th century
KW  - Psychological fiction
KW  - Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
KW  - Manipulative behavior -- Fiction
KW  - Control (Psychology) -- Fiction
N1  - Release date is 2017-02-20; Produced by Mary Glenn Krause, David Edwards, ellinora,
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N2  - "A Modern Mephistopheles, and A Whisper in the Dark" by Louisa May Alcott is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the struggles of its main characters, Felix Canaris, a young man grappling with despair and hopelessness, and Jasper Helwyze, a mysterious benefactor. Their relationship appears complex, with elements of mentorship, power dynamics, and the exploration of artistic ambition against a backdrop of personal turmoil.  The beginning of the novel sets a somber tone, beginning with a desolate scene of a cold garret where Felix Canaris contemplates his despair as he burns his manuscripts—a symbol of his failed dreams. The introduction of Jasper Helwyze shifts the narrative; he interrupts Canaris's dark resolve and offers him a chance at redemption through work and mentorship. As Canaris accepts Helwyze's offer, it becomes clear that their relationship will intertwine ambition and dependency. The mood subtly shifts from despair to an uncertain hope as Canaris embarks on a new chapter, influenced by the enigmatic figure of Helwyze, whose intentions feel both alluring and dangerous. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54212
ER  -