Publisher's Synopsis
Memoirs of My Dead Life is a novel written by George Moore, which was first published in 1906. The book is a fictionalized account of the author's own life, exploring themes such as love, loss, and the search for meaning in a world that often seems devoid of purpose.The novel is divided into three parts, each of which explores a different aspect of the protagonist's life. In the first part, the reader is introduced to the young protagonist, who is struggling to find his place in the world. He falls in love with a woman who is already married, and the two begin a passionate affair that ultimately ends in tragedy.The second part of the book follows the protagonist as he travels to Paris and becomes involved in the bohemian art scene. He meets a number of colorful characters, including a young artist who becomes his lover, and begins to explore his own artistic talents. However, his hedonistic lifestyle leads to a downward spiral, and he eventually finds himself alone and destitute.In the final part of the book, the protagonist returns to Ireland and attempts to make amends for his past mistakes. He reconnects with his family and tries to find a sense of purpose in his life, but ultimately realizes that he is haunted by the memories of his dead life.Overall, Memoirs of My Dead Life is a powerful exploration of the human condition, and a poignant reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of living in the moment. Moore's prose is lyrical and evocative, and his characters are complex and deeply human, making this novel a must-read for anyone interested in modernist literature.1920. Moore, the Irish novelist, playwright, poet and critic, captures key moments of his life in his volume of memoirs. Contents: Spring in London; Lui et Elles; Flowering Normandy; A Waitress; The End of Marie Pellegrin; La Butte; Spent Love; Ninon�������s Table D�������Hote; The Lovers of Orelay; In the Luxembourg Gardens; A Remembrance; Bring in the Lamp; Euphorion in Texas; Sunday Evening in London; and Resurgam. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.