James Pethel (Registro nro. 42878)
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| Original cataloging agency | UtSlPG |
| 041 #7 - LANGUAGE CODE | |
| Language code of text/sound track or separate title | en |
| Source of code | iso639-1 |
| 050 #4 - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CALL NUMBER | |
| Classification number | PR |
| 100 1# - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Beerbohm, Max, Sir, |
| Dates associated with a name | 1872-1956 |
| 245 10 - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | James Pethel |
| 264 #1 - PRODUCTION, PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, MANUFACTURE, AND COPYRIGHT NOTICE | |
| Place of production, publication, distribution, manufacture | Salt Lake City, UT : |
| Name of producer, publisher, distributor, manufacturer | Project Gutenberg, |
| Date of production, publication, distribution, manufacture, or copyright notice | 1996 |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | 1 online resource : |
| Other physical details | multiple file formats |
| 336 ## - CONTENT TYPE | |
| Content type term | text |
| Content type code | txt |
| Source | rdacontent |
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| Media type term | computer |
| Media type code | c |
| Source | rdamedia |
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| Carrier type term | online resource |
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| Source | rdacarrier |
| 500 ## - GENERAL NOTE | |
| General note | From "Seven Men". |
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| General note | Release date is 1996-12-01 |
| 508 ## - CREATION/PRODUCTION CREDITS NOTE | |
| Creation/production credits note | Produced by Judith Boss |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc. | "James Pethel" by Sir Max Beerbohm is a reflective narrative written during the early 20th century. This work can be categorized as a character sketch or brief memoir that explores the themes of luck, mortality, and human relationships through the life of the titular character, James Pethel. The story poses an intricate examination of Pethel's personality and his intriguing presence as a wealthy, adventurous gambler renowned for his good fortune, while offering insights into how such a character resonates with others, particularly the author. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of the unnamed narrator, who recalls his first encounter with Pethel in Dieppe during a baccarat game, captivated by his seemingly ordinary yet stable demeanor amidst gamblers characterized by excess. As their acquaintance deepens, the narrator learns more about Pethel's life — his wealth, marriage to a barmaid, and passion for adventure and risk-taking. The bond between Pethel and his family, especially his daughter, highlights contrasting dynamics, particularly the narrator's observations about Pethel’s relationship with his wife, who seems disconnected from the excitement of his life. Ultimately, the sketch reveals underlying tensions and the fragility of Pethel’s luck, culminating in his sudden demise from a heart condition, which serves as a poignant reminder of the inevitable outcomes of a life lived on the edge. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
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| Note about original | Original publication data not identified |
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| Uncontrolled term | Short stories |
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| Uncontrolled term | Character sketches |
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| Uncontrolled term | Gambling -- Fiction |
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| Uniform Resource Identifier | <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/759">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/759</a> |
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