The Light of the Star a Novel

The Light of the Star is a novel written by Hamlin Garland. The story revolves around a young woman named Marcia Ames, who is the daughter of a wealthy businessman. Marcia is discontented with her life of privilege and yearns for something more meaningful. She becomes involved with a group of artists and intellectuals who challenge her beliefs and values. As Marcia navigates this new world, she meets a charismatic artist named David Langston, who captures her heart. However, their relationship is complicated by David's past and his commitment to his art. Meanwhile, Marcia's father disapproves of her new lifestyle and tries to intervene.The novel explores themes of love, art, and the search for meaning in life. It also provides a glimpse into the cultural and social changes of the early 20th century. The Light of the Star is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the pursuit of happiness.1904. Hamlin Garland was born near La Crosse, Wisconsin and lived in the area for nine years before his family moved to South Dakota. As an adult he lived in major cities throughout the United States but visited his birthplace often. In 1922 he received a Pulitzer Prize for A Daughter of the Middle Border, and was also director of the American Academy of Arts and Letters for a number of years. The book begins: After the appointment with Miss Merival reached him (through the hand of her manager), young Douglass grew feverishly impatient of the long days which lay between. Waiting became a species of heroism. Each morning he reread his manuscript and each evening found him at the theatre, partly to while away the time, but mainly in order that he might catch some clew to the real woman behind the shining mask. His brain was filled with the light of the star-her radiance dazzled him. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.