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100	1		_aMoore, George, _d1852-1933
245	1	4	_aThe Untilled Field
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2003
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2003-05-01
505	0		_aIn the clay -- Some parishioners -- The exile -- Home sickness -- A letter to Rome -- Julia Cahill's curse -- A playhouse in the waste -- The wedding-gown -- The clerk's quest -- "Alms-giving." -- So on he fares -- The wild goose -- The way back.
508			_aProduced by Charles Franks, Robert Rowe, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML version by Al Haines.
520			_a"The Untilled Field" by George Moore is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story primarily follows a sculptor named Rodney, who grapples with personal and artistic crises as he navigates the complexities of life in Ireland, grappling with religious and cultural constraints that stifle his creativity. Central to the opening chapter are themes of artistic ambition, personal loss, and the pursuit of beauty, all set against a backdrop of a society steeped in traditional values that challenge Rodney's artistic vision. The opening of the novel introduces us to Rodney, who is in his studio on a beautiful summer morning, excited about finishing his new sculpture, a group he calls "Virgin and Child." However, upon arriving, he discovers his studio has been vandalized, leading to the destruction of his work—a devastating loss that prompts reflection on Ireland's stifling environment for artists and the futility of his efforts. Within this emotional turmoil, he interacts with Lucy, a model who has inspired his work. Their dialogue reveals the societal pressures around them and the implications of artistic expression intertwined with personal relationships, setting the stage for further exploration of these themes throughout the novel. As the narrative progresses, it becomes clear that Rodney's artistic journey is inextricably linked to the societal factors surrounding him, as well as his relationship with Lucy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aIreland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
653			_aIreland -- Emigration and Immigration -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4034
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