The Image Seller by Frederic Manning
The Image Seller is a novel by Frederic Manning that tells the story of a young man who becomes involved in the world of art dealing and collecting. The book explores themes of obsession, greed, and the pursuit of beauty. It has been praised for its vivid descriptions of the art world and its characters' complex motivations.
By Frederic Manning · First published 1928 · Genre: Poetry, Mythology, Classical Literature · 309 words
First lines
I would bring them again unto you, The gods with broad and placid brows; And for you have I wrought their images Of carven ivory and gold; That your lips may be shaped to praise them, And your praises be laughter and all delights of the body, Dancing and exultation, a dance of torches In scarlet sandals, with burnished targes: A dance of boys by the wine-press Naked, with must-stained purple thighs: Of young girls by the river in saffron vesture Dancing to smitten strings and reed flutes.
Praise then mine images: Helios; Artemis, With a leash of straining hounds: and the Foam-born.
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The Image Seller is listed on Textopian as a short story by Frederic Manning, dated 1928 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Frederic Manning
- Date: 1928 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Mythology, Classical Literature, Fantasy, Philosophical
- Length: 309 words
- Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form, with a focus on rhythm, imagery, and lyrical expression.
- Mythology — The content references various mythological figures and themes, such as gods and mythical creatures.
- Classical Literature — The style and themes are reminiscent of classical literature, with an emphasis on ancient cultural motifs.
- Fantasy — The presence of mythical beings and fantastical elements suggests a fantasy genre influence.
Tags
art · commerce · identity · deception · society · ambition · creativity · struggle · perception · narrative · character study · modernism