The Holding, Elisabeth Sanxay 1889-1955 creator text utu 2023 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Unlit Lamp: A Study in Inter-Actions" by Elisabeth Sanxay Holding is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows young Vincelle, who has just arrived at a Staten Island dance in 1890, accompanied by his friend Pendleton. The opening suggests a focus on the dynamics of social interactions, as Vincelle navigates his place in an unfamiliar and vibrant social sphere, particularly in relation to the enchanting Claudine. The beginning of the novel introduces Vincelle's discomfort as he enters the lively world of the Mason family's home, contrasting starkly with his more reserved upbringing. While initially skeptical and critical, he becomes captivated by Claudine, who exudes charm and animation. Their interactions reveal Vincelle's struggle with social expectations and his growing feelings for Claudine. As he assesses his surroundings and attempts to fit in, the narrative sets the stage for exploring themes of romance, identity, and the complexities of relationships within different social classes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2023-03-08 Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) Originally published: United States: E. P. Dutton, 1922 Domestic fiction Man-woman relationships -- Fiction Marriage -- Fiction Women -- Conduct of life -- Fiction Mothers-in-law -- Fiction PS United States: E. P. Dutton, 1922 22018233 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70237 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70237 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134626.0 70237