Author: Hawthorne, Nathaniel
Synopsis:
In "Sylph Etherege," Hawthorne introduces us to a young artist named Walter Ludlow who becomes infatuated with a mysterious and ethereal woman named Sylph Etherege. As he delves deeper into her enigmatic world, Walter finds himself questioning the boundaries between reality and imagination, and the consequences of pursuing an unattainable ideal. This haunting tale explores the power of art, the allure of the unattainable, and the delicate balance between fantasy and reality.
Genres: Gothic fiction, supernatural, romance
Themes: Art and creativity, the pursuit of perfection, the nature of beauty, the boundaries of reality and imagination
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