The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 20, No. 118, August, 1867 A Magazine of Literature, Science, Art, and Politics

"The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 20, No. 118, August, 1867" by Various is a magazine that delivers a diverse array of writings from the 1860s, touching on subjects from science to art to politics. It begins with the tale of Clement Lindsay, a young artist consumed by his infatuation with Myrtle Hazard. Torn between his dedication to his art and the intense feelings Myrtle inspires, Clement pours his emotions into a sculpture of her. His growing preoccupation forces him to confront the painful realities of unreciprocated love and societal pressures, setting the stage for a wider investigation into human emotions and ambitions during a transformative period in American history.