"Immortal Youth: A Study in the Will to Create" by Lucien Price is a memoir that explores the life of Fred Demmler, a young artist navigating the early 20th century. The story follows Fred's artistic journey as he confronts a commercial society that often overlooks the importance of creative pursuits. Price examines Fred's ambition, artistic integrity, and the conflicts he faces as he journeys through an art colony in Boston, forms friendships, interacts with influential thinkers, and grapples with the moral problems of war and creativity after joining World War I. Ultimately, Fred embodies youthful idealism and encourages readers to reflect on the significance of creativity in the face of systemic challenges.
Immortal Youth: A Study in the Will to Create
By Lucien Price
A young painter struggles to balance his artistic dreams with societal expectations, facing moral dilemmas during wartime that test his commitment to creativity and the future of his art.
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About the AuthorJunius Lucien Price, who also published under the name Seymour Deming, was the author of more than a dozen books and a writer for publications such as the Boston Evening Transcript and The Atlantic Monthly. At the time of his death at age 81, he was still writing for The Boston Globe.
Junius Lucien Price, who also published under the name Seymour Deming, was the author of more than a dozen books and a writer for publications such as the Boston Evening Transcript and The Atlantic Monthly. At the time of his death at age 81, he was still writing for The Boston Globe.
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