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A Costly Freak (1894)

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A Costly Freak is a novel written by Maxwell Gray and originally published in 1894. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Muriel Murray, who is born with a physical deformity that sets her apart from others. Despite her condition, Muriel is determined to live a normal life and pursue her dreams of becoming a successful artist.Throughout the novel, Muriel faces numerous challenges and obstacles as she struggles to overcome the prejudices and limitations placed upon her by society. She must navigate the complexities of relationships, including her love for a man who is initially repulsed by her appearance, and her complicated friendship with a fellow artist who is envious of her talent.As Muriel's career begins to take off, she is forced to confront the harsh realities of the art world, including the cutthroat competition and the pressure to conform to societal expectations. Despite these challenges, she remains steadfast in her determination to succeed and prove that her physical appearance does not define her worth.A Costly Freak is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of identity, self-acceptance, and the human capacity for resilience in the face of adversity. Gray's vivid and evocative prose brings Muriel's story to life and offers a compelling portrait of a woman who refuses to be defined by her limitations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781166468736
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 304
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x16 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 408 g.
  • BLACK NOVEMBER
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 2. december 2024

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A Costly Freak is a novel written by Maxwell Gray and originally published in 1894. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Muriel Murray, who is born with a physical deformity that sets her apart from others. Despite her condition, Muriel is determined to live a normal life and pursue her dreams of becoming a successful artist.Throughout the novel, Muriel faces numerous challenges and obstacles as she struggles to overcome the prejudices and limitations placed upon her by society. She must navigate the complexities of relationships, including her love for a man who is initially repulsed by her appearance, and her complicated friendship with a fellow artist who is envious of her talent.As Muriel's career begins to take off, she is forced to confront the harsh realities of the art world, including the cutthroat competition and the pressure to conform to societal expectations. Despite these challenges, she remains steadfast in her determination to succeed and prove that her physical appearance does not define her worth.A Costly Freak is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of identity, self-acceptance, and the human capacity for resilience in the face of adversity. Gray's vivid and evocative prose brings Muriel's story to life and offers a compelling portrait of a woman who refuses to be defined by her limitations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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