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The Spell

By William Dana Orcutt
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A young couple from Boston travels among villas and galleries in Florence as their engagement and differing temperaments illuminate tensions between present pleasures and reverence for the past. The husband's scholarly enthusiasms and the wife's delight in contemporary life attract and perplex each other while a suggestive fascination, described as a spell, alters several characters' perceptions. A circle of friends and rivals, artistic ambitions, and social expectations complicate loyalties, prompting introspection about marriage, aesthetic longing, and personal choice amid evocative Italian landscapes.

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William Dana Orcutt

William Dana Orcutt was an American author and editor known for his contributions to literature in the early 20th century. He wrote both fiction and reference works, with notable titles including the novels "The Bachelors" and "The Lever." Orcutt also produced practical guides for writers, such as "The Author's Desk Book" and "The Writer's Desk Book," which address various aspects of writing and publishing. His works reflect a keen interest in the mechanics of writing and the relationship between authors and publishers, making him a significant figure in discussions about literary craft during his time.

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