000 02453cam a22003013u 4500
001 39330
003 UtSlPG
005 20260610133912.0
006 m
007 cr n
008 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d
040 _aUtSlPG
041 7 _aen
_2iso639-1
050 4 _aND
100 1 _aPrice, Lucien,
_d1883-1964
245 1 0 _aImmortal Youth: A Study in the Will to Create
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-04-01
508 _aProduced by Charlene Taylor, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Immortal Youth: A Study in the Will to Create" by Lucien Price is a memoir that captures the essence of artistic ambition and the struggle between creation and societal expectations, written in the early 20th century. The book primarily focuses on the life of a young aspiring artist named Fred Demmler, who confronts the challenges posed by a commercial society that often undervalues creative pursuits. Price deftly explores themes of artistic integrity, personal ambition, and the conflicts faced by artists in a world that often values material success over creative expression. The narrative unfolds through the lens of Fritz's artistic journey, revealing his passion for portrait painting and his desire to remain true to himself amidst discouragement and societal pressure. As he navigates life in an art colony in Boston, Fritz forms meaningful relationships, engages with influential thinkers and artists, and ultimately grapples with the moral implications of war and creativity. His experiences culminate in his service during World War I, where he is torn between his artistic aspirations and the demands of military duty. Price portrays Fritz not just as a talented painter but as a symbol of youthful idealism, challenging readers to reflect on the importance of creativity in the face of systemic challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDemmler, Fred Adolph, 1888-1918
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39330
999 _c80169
_d80169