"Cleo The Magnificent; Or, The Muse of the Real: A Novel" by Louis Zangwill is the story of a poet's tough journey as he deals with his own doubts, big dreams, and the harsh truth of life compared to what he wants to achieve as an artist. The story is set in a world of complicated friendships, like the one he has with a novelist who always sees the bad in things. It looks at being honest in art and what people give up to follow their dreams. We meet Morgan Druce, a poet, and cynical Robert Ingram as they talk openly by a fire. Morgan is upset about his failed poems and the pressure of wanting to be a great artist. Ingram, who is bitter, points out they're different and gives advice that feels helpful but also like he doesn't care. Morgan thinks about his past, like fights with his family about his dreams and feeling alone as he tries to create. This sets up a story full of emotion, with Morgan's journey showing the battle between dreams and reality.
Cleo The Magnificent; Or, The Muse of the Real: A Novel
By Louis Zangwill
A conflicted poet wrestles with his aspirations, his relationships, and the biting realities that threaten to extinguish his artistic flame.
Summary
About the Author
Louis Zangwill was an English novelist; born at Bristol, England. He was educated at Jews' Free School, and for a time acted as teacher there, but left together with his brother, Israel Zangwill, and set up a printing establishment. Afterward, however, he turned to literature, and produced, under the pseudonym "Z. Z.," "A Drama in Dutch", which attracted some attention for its local color. It was followed by "The World and a Man" (1896), "The Beautiful Miss Brooke" (1897), and "Cleo the Magnificent" (1899), all distinguished by a certain realistic vividness and somewhat cynical sense of humor. He also produced a more sympathetic study, "One's Womenkind".
Louis Zangwill was an English novelist; born at Bristol, England. He was educated at Jews' Free School, and for a time acted as teacher there, but left together with his brother, Israel Zangwill, and set up a printing establishment. Afterward, however, he turned to literature, and produced, under the pseudonym "Z. Z.," "A Drama in Dutch", which attracted some attention for its local color. It was followed by "The World and a Man" (1896), "The Beautiful Miss Brooke" (1897), and "Cleo the Magnificent" (1899), all distinguished by a certain realistic vividness and somewhat cynical sense of humor. He also produced a more sympathetic study, "One's Womenkind".
More Like This
Explore books similar to the one you're viewing
More by This Author
Discover other books written by the same author
