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_aPotter, Margaret Horton, _d1881-1911 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Genius |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2007-07-05 | ||
| 508 | _aE-text prepared by Roger Frank and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Genius" by Margaret Horton Potter is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set in 19th century Russia during the reign of Czar Nicholas I, the story revolves around Princess Sophia Ivanovna Gregoriev and her struggles within a loveless marriage to Michael Gregoriev, a powerful and feared official. The narrative explores themes of solitude, desire for companionship, and the societal pressures in a world rife with cruelty and ambition. The beginning of the novel introduces Princess Sophia on New Year's night in 1840, where she finds herself at a low point, expressing her deep longing for a child to a distant figure of Mary, the Virgin. This poignant prologue sets the tone for Sophia's life, marked by isolation and anguish in her tumultuous marriage. As the opening chapters unfold, the narrative shifts to the preparations for a grand ball hosted by her husband, a desperate attempt for social recognition amidst their disgraced lineage. The budding relationship with their son, Ivan, is highlighted, suggesting new hopes as he grows. However, it foreshadows the conflicts that will arise from her husband's ruthless ambition and the unnatural dynamics of their family life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aComposers -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aMan-woman relationships -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aRussia -- Fiction | ||
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