02075cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324500360014326400510017930000470023033600260027733700260030333800360032950000310036550801050039652011410050153400450164265300220168765300210170985600430173065560UtSlPG20260610134519.0mcr n260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aKnox, Gilbert,d1878-196514aThe Land of Afternoon: A Satire 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2021  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2021-06-18  aAl Haines, Mark Akrigg, Jen Haines & the online Project Gutenberg team at https://www.pgdpcanada.net  a"The Land of Afternoon: A Satire" by Gilbert Knox is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work intends to use satire to critique certain aspects of social and political life in Canada, particularly as it relates to the experiences of its protagonist, Marjorie Dilling. The narrative focuses on Marjorie and her husband Raymond as they adjust to life in Ottawa after moving from the simpler environment of Pinto Plains.  The opening of the novel immerses readers in the bustling Byward Market in Ottawa, setting a vivid scene for Marjorie, who struggles with feelings of isolation and culture shock. As she navigates the busy market, her attempts to shop for sweetbreads exemplify her discomfort in the city’s social scenes. The contrast between the vibrant yet harsh atmosphere of the market and Marjorie’s longing for the familiarity and warmth of her country home highlights her internal struggles. As the story progresses, Marjorie grapples with her new reality in the capital, yearning for connections and acceptance amidst the formal and often elitist society she faces. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aCanada -- Fiction  aSatire, Canadian40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65560