02467cam a22003373u 4500 60346 UtSlPG 20260610134406.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 16001273 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Benson, Stella, 1892-1933 I Pose Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-09-23 Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) "I Pose" by Stella Benson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows the experiences of an earnest yet hapless gardener who, at 23, navigates life's challenges and absurdities in a boarding house in London. Central themes appear to include the exploration of identity, personal aspirations, and the often farcical nature of social connections, as the gardener interacts with characters such as the pragmatic girl Courtesy and a passionate suffragette. The opening of the novel introduces the gardener, who experiences a series of minor yet comical crises, including the breaking of a boot-lace. He is portrayed as a deeply introspective figure, often lost in his own thoughts and theories about life, love, and art. When he encounters Courtesy, a somewhat oblivious yet kind young woman who helps him with his boot, it sparks a mixture of indignation and admiration in him. As the gardener embarks on a whimsical journey, he later crosses paths with a fervent suffragette who ignites both his curiosity and a new set of complications in their shared tale of exploration and growth. This initial chapter sets the stage for a blend of humor and social commentary, as the gardener fumbles through his interactions while crafting a narrative that reflects both his romantic ideals and the stark realities of his existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Satire London (England) -- Fiction Suffragists -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60346 101172 101172