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The Genius Book III (Edition2024)
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The Genius Book III (Edition2024)

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The "Genius" Book III by Theodore Dreiser explores several key themes, including the tension between artistic ambition and personal fulfillment, the pursuit of idealized love, and the destructive nature of individual desires. The novel examines the complexities of the artist's life, highlighting the internal struggle between the drive for creative success and the challenges of personal relationships. Eugene's search for the perfect woman represents a quest for completeness, but it also underscores the conflict between romantic idealism and the reality of human imperfection. Dreiser also explores how personal impulses and choices, such as infidelity and career shifts, can derail both artistic potential and emotional stability. Another theme is the impact of societal expectations and conventional norms, particularly through Eugene's strained marriage to a woman who represents a more traditional, grounded lifestyle. The novel reflects on how ambition, love, and personal choices can shape or destroy one's life, particularly when the pursuit of perfection becomes an unattainable goal. Through Eugene's journey, Dreiser critiques the complexities of human nature, the cost of artistic ambition, and the pursuit of an idealized life that may never truly be realized.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Double 9 Books LLP
Country
IN
Date
2 November 2024
Pages
246
ISBN
9789368097969

This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.

The "Genius" Book III by Theodore Dreiser explores several key themes, including the tension between artistic ambition and personal fulfillment, the pursuit of idealized love, and the destructive nature of individual desires. The novel examines the complexities of the artist's life, highlighting the internal struggle between the drive for creative success and the challenges of personal relationships. Eugene's search for the perfect woman represents a quest for completeness, but it also underscores the conflict between romantic idealism and the reality of human imperfection. Dreiser also explores how personal impulses and choices, such as infidelity and career shifts, can derail both artistic potential and emotional stability. Another theme is the impact of societal expectations and conventional norms, particularly through Eugene's strained marriage to a woman who represents a more traditional, grounded lifestyle. The novel reflects on how ambition, love, and personal choices can shape or destroy one's life, particularly when the pursuit of perfection becomes an unattainable goal. Through Eugene's journey, Dreiser critiques the complexities of human nature, the cost of artistic ambition, and the pursuit of an idealized life that may never truly be realized.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Double 9 Books LLP
Country
IN
Date
2 November 2024
Pages
246
ISBN
9789368097969