The Head Of Medusa (1880)

By George Fleming

Book Overview

The Head of Medusa is a novel written by George Fleming and published in 1880. The story follows the life of a young woman named Hilda, who is living in England during the late 19th century. Hilda is a talented artist who is fascinated with the mythological figure of Medusa, and she becomes obsessed with creating a painting of the creature's head.As Hilda begins to work on her painting, she becomes increasingly isolated from the world around her. She spends all of her time in her studio, and her relationships with her family and friends begin to suffer. However, Hilda's obsession with Medusa also leads her on a journey of self-discovery and spiritual awakening.Throughout the novel, Hilda grapples with questions of identity, creativity, and the role of women in society. She also confronts her own fears and anxieties, as well as the societal pressures that are placed upon her as a woman.The Head of Medusa is a complex and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of art, mythology, and the human psyche. It is a compelling read for anyone interested in Victorian literature, feminist literature, or psychological fiction.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104493101
• ISBN13: 9781104493103
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 372 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"