Lodusky: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Lodusky is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Burnett, Frances Hodgson (1849–1924).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Lodusky" by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a novel written during the late 19th century. The book explores themes of beauty, desire, and social dynamics set against the backdrop of a rural community in the Appalachian Mountains. Primarily, it revolves around the complex relationships between the characters, particularly focusing on Lodusky Dunbar, a captivating but enigmatic young woman, and her interactions with a visiting artist, Paul Lennox. The story follows Paul Lennox, an artist who becomes captivated by the striking beauty of Lodusky, a young woman from a mountain community. As Lennox develops his painting and his feelings for another woman, Rebecca Noble, tensions arise with Lodusky, who grapples with her own desires for escape and recognition. Throughout the novel, Lodusky's character oscillates between being a proud beauty and a figure of fragile vulnerability, struggling with her identity and societal expectations. As relationships intertwine and the emotional stakes rise, Lennox finds himself torn between his art, his love for Rebecca, and the dark allure of Lodusky, leading to a poignant exploration of passion, loyalty, and self-discovery.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Lodusky
- Author credits: Burnett, Frances Hodgson (1849–1924)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Manners and customs -- Fiction
- North Carolina -- Fiction
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
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