1. Charles Strickland - The Moon and Sixpence
... of forty, not good-looking, and yet not ugly, for his features were rather good, but they were all a little larger than life-size and the effect was ungainly. He was broad and heavy, with large hands and feet, and he wore his evening clothes clumsily. He was clean shaven, and hi large face looked uncomfortably ... creative instinct seized upon this dull broker and some deep-rooted instinct of creation took possession of his whole being. He had the directness of the fanatic and the ferocity of the apostle. Strickland was independent of the opinion of his fellows and convention had no hold...
- Word Count: 6573
- Approx Pages: 26
- Grade Level: High School