The Artist of the Beautiful (Masterplots II: Short Story Series, Revised Edition)
At a glance:
- Author: Nathaniel Hawthorne
- First Published: 1844
- Type of Plot: Allegory
- Time of Work: About 1840
- Setting: New England
- Principal Characters: Owen Warland, Peter Hovenden, Annie Hovenden, Robert Danforth
- Genres: Short fiction, Allegory
- Subjects: Nature, Art or artists, Clocks or watches, Butterflies
- Locales: New England
The Story
Even as a child, Owen Warland enjoyed carving intricate figures of birds and flowers and showed mechanical ability. Hence, he is apprenticed to Peter Hovenden, a master watchmaker, with whom, his relatives hope, he will be able to make practical use of his delicate talents.
Peter, however, is not impressed with Owen's character. He recognizes his apprentice's considerable talents but senses that Owen does not care to apply them in a conventional way. When failing eyesight forces Peter to surrender his shop to Owen, the young man confirms his master's fears....
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