02062cam a22003373u 4500 58436 UtSlPG 20260610134339.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Masefield, John, 1878-1967 Multitude and Solitude Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-12-09 Produced by Al Haines "Multitude and Solitude" by John Masefield is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Roger Naldrett, a playwright, who grapples with the harsh realities of artistic failure as he witnesses the disastrous reception of his work. The narrative delves into themes of artistry, societal expectations, and personal disillusionment. The opening of the novel introduces Roger as he watches the second act of his tragedy unfold in a theater. Despite the cold reception of the first act, he experiences a mix of emotional detachment and empathy for the actors struggling on stage. Roger observes the audience's disdain and his own conflicted feelings toward his art. Throughout this segment, we also learn about his friend John O'Neill and the strain their friendship faces amid Roger's failures. The scene effectively sets a tone of introspection and a critique of contemporary artistic struggles, exploring the tension between individual creativity and collective reception. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Dramatists -- Fiction British -- Africa -- Fiction London (England) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction African trypanosomiasis -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58436 99263 99263