"Murder in Any Degree" by Owen Johnson introduces a group of early 20th-century artists and thinkers whose club conversations expose the intricate ties between art, romance, and marriage. Through dynamic discussions among characters like Steingall, Quinny, and De Gollyer, the story examines how women inspire and influence male artists while also exploring the challenges of balancing artistic expression with the demands of domestic life. Britt Herkimer’s unfolding narrative of his friend Clyde Rantoul and his marital situation then serves as a case study, reflecting on the outcomes of marriage and its implications for artistic careers. The novel examines deep themes of jealousy, inspiration, and the sacrifices people make for both love and art, all within the lively, thought-provoking setting of the club.
Murder in Any Degree
By Owen Johnson
In a world where passion collides with creation, artists grapple with love's power to either ignite inspiration or destroy everything they hold dear.
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About the AuthorOwen McMahon Johnson was an American writer best remembered for his stories and novels cataloguing the educational and personal growth of the fictional character Dink Stover. The "Lawrenceville Stories", set in the well-known prep school, invite comparison with Kipling's Stalky & Co. A 1950 film, The Happy Years, and a 1987 PBS mini-series, The Lawrenceville Stories, were based on them.
Owen McMahon Johnson was an American writer best remembered for his stories and novels cataloguing the educational and personal growth of the fictional character Dink Stover. The "Lawrenceville Stories", set in the well-known prep school, invite comparison with Kipling's Stalky & Co. A 1950 film, The Happy Years, and a 1987 PBS mini-series, The Lawrenceville Stories, were based on them.
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