| Author |
Moore, George, 1852-1933 |
| Title |
Memoirs of My Dead Life
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Apologia pro scriptis meis -- Spring in London -- Flowering Normandy -- A waitress -- The end of Marie Pellegrin -- La Butte -- Spent loves -- Ninon's table d'hôte -- The lovers of Orelay -- In the Luxembourg gardens -- A remembrance -- Bring in the lamp -- Sunday evening in London -- Resurgam.
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| Credits |
Produced by Eric Eldred, Cam Venezuela, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Memoirs of My Dead Life" by George Moore is a semi-autobiographical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative blends personal reflection and social commentary, exploring themes of love, moral standards, and artistic expression as the protagonist navigates the complexities of life through locations such as London and Paris. The opening of the novel presents a vivid depiction of London in spring, as the narrator contemplates life from his window, drawn to the beauty and transience of the season. He takes a leisurely ride through the city, reveling in its sights and sounds while reminiscing about the past. The exuberance of spring triggers reflections on nature, love, and youth, creating a sense of nostalgia. The narrator's thoughts transition seamlessly from the present joys to the bittersweet memories of earlier times and experiences, setting the tone for a journey filled with philosophical exploration and emotional depth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Intellectuals -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
7789 |
| Release Date |
Mar 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 14, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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