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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aAlcott, Louisa May,
_d1832-1888
245 1 2 _aA Modern Mephistopheles, and A Whisper in the Dark
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-02-20
508 _aProduced by Mary Glenn Krause, David Edwards, ellinora, University of Toronto - Robarts Library and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"A Modern Mephistopheles, and A Whisper in the Dark" by Louisa May Alcott is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the struggles of its main characters, Felix Canaris, a young man grappling with despair and hopelessness, and Jasper Helwyze, a mysterious benefactor. Their relationship appears complex, with elements of mentorship, power dynamics, and the exploration of artistic ambition against a backdrop of personal turmoil. The beginning of the novel sets a somber tone, beginning with a desolate scene of a cold garret where Felix Canaris contemplates his despair as he burns his manuscripts—a symbol of his failed dreams. The introduction of Jasper Helwyze shifts the narrative; he interrupts Canaris's dark resolve and offers him a chance at redemption through work and mentorship. As Canaris accepts Helwyze's offer, it becomes clear that their relationship will intertwine ambition and dependency. The mood subtly shifts from despair to an uncertain hope as Canaris embarks on a new chapter, influenced by the enigmatic figure of Helwyze, whose intentions feel both alluring and dangerous. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAmerican fiction -- 19th century
653 _aPsychological fiction
653 _aMan-woman relationships -- Fiction
653 _aManipulative behavior -- Fiction
653 _aControl (Psychology) -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54212
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