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100	1		_aWinstock, Melvin G.
245	1	3	_a"A Modern Hercules," the Tale of a Sculptress
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2021
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2021-05-11
508			_aSonya Schermann, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520			_a"A Modern Hercules," the Tale of a Sculptress by Melvin G. Winstock is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Ouida Angelo, a bold and talented sculptress in New York City, and her complex relationships with various characters, including the passionate preacher Horatio Nugent and her model Paul Strogoff. The narrative delves into themes of morality, artistic expression, and personal redemption, capturing the tensions between society's expectations and personal desires. The opening of the novel introduces a duality of excitement and conflict within New York society sparked by Ouida's daring artistic work and a sermon by the charismatic preacher Horatio Nugent, who condemns her artistry as immoral. As the congregation grapples with their pretense of piety amidst their own failings, the reader is introduced to the actors in this drama—Ouida, who feels both inspired and persecuted, and Horatio, who struggles with his feelings for her despite denouncing her art. Additionally, the story introduces Ivan Strogoff, a Russian nobleman, and his son Paul, who navigate their own hardships, ultimately leading Paul to become a model for Ouida. The narrative hints at the explorations of ambition, love, and moral questions, setting for a deep reflection on the society of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aAmerican fiction -- 19th century
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65318
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