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Youth and the Bright Medusa

Name: Youth and the Bright Medusa
ISBN: 9781910558591

Varighed: 5T 43M
Sprog: Engelsk
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Kategori: Romantik

Youth and the Bright Medusa by Willa Cather is a powerful 1920 short story collection exploring art, ambition, and the cost of creativity. Centered on performers and artists—singers, dancers, writers—Cather examines the tension between personal sacrifice and artistic triumph. Stories like “Coming, Aphrodite!” and “Scandal” capture moments of revelation, passion, and disillusionment, often set against vibrant urban or exotic landscapes. The “Bright Medusa” symbolizes both inspiration and entrapment, reflecting how art can elevate and consume. With lyrical prose and psychological depth, Cather portrays young artists navigating love, fame, and identity, revealing the loneliness behind public glory. A poignant meditation on youth, beauty, and the enduring power of artistic vision.

Udgivelsesdato

Lydbog: 8. september 2025
E-bog: 15. oktober 2014