Memoirs of My Dead Life

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Moore, George, 1852-1933

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Memoirs of My Dead Life" by George Moore is a semi-autobiographical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative blends personal reflection and social commentary, exploring themes of love, moral standards, and artistic expression as the protagonist navigates the complexities of life through locations such as London and Paris. The opening of the novel presents a vivid depiction of London in spring, as the narrator contemplates life from his window, drawn to the beauty and transience of the season. He takes a leisurely ride through the city, reveling in its sights and sounds while reminiscing about the past. The exuberance of spring triggers reflections on nature, love, and youth, creating a sense of nostalgia. The narrator's thoughts transition seamlessly from the present joys to the bittersweet memories of earlier times and experiences, setting the tone for a journey filled with philosophical exploration and emotional depth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Apologia pro scriptis meis

Spring in London

Flowering Normandy

A waitress

The end of Marie Pellegrin

La Butte

Spent loves

Ninon's table d'hôte

The lovers of Orelay

In the Luxembourg gardens

A remembrance

Bring in the lamp

Sunday evening in London

Resurgam.

Credits:

Produced by Eric Eldred, Cam Venezuela, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2005-03-01