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100 1 _aSinclair, Upton,
_d1878-1968
245 1 4 _aThe Journal of Arthur Stirling : ("The Valley of the Shadow")
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-03-01
508 _aText file produced by Distributed Proofreaders HTML file produced by David Widger
520 _a"The Journal of Arthur Stirling: 'The Valley of the Shadow'" by Upton Sinclair is a semi-autobiographical novel likely written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a poignant exploration of the struggles faced by a deeply passionate and talented artist, Arthur Stirling, who ultimately succumbs to his despair and commits suicide. The narrative presents a compelling meditation on the price of artistic dedication against the backdrop of societal indifference and personal suffering. The beginning of the novel introduces Arthur Stirling through the words of an editor who recounts Stirling's life and tragic death. Stirling is depicted as a self-educated poet, struggling in poverty while striving to express his artistic vision in the play "The Captive." The journal reveals his inner turmoil, deep isolation, and relentless pursuit of artistic integrity amid overwhelming odds. The editor's somber recollections intertwined with Arthur's heartfelt writings set the tone for a raw and emotional journey, foreshadowing the artist's ultimate confrontation with despair and his desperate desire for understanding and freedom in a world that neglects the plight of those like him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAuthors -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7774
999 _c49763
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