02125cam a22003013u 4500 14852 UtSlPG 20260610133341.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William), 1865-1933 The Younger Set Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-02-01 Produced by Audrey Longhurst, Charlie Kirschner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. “The Younger Set” by Robert W. Chambers is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around Captain Philip Selwyn, who returns to New York from his service in the tropics, deeply affected by personal tragedy and a tumultuous romantic past. The story captures Selwyn's struggle to reconnect with his family, particularly his sister Nina and the younger members of their social circle, as he grapples with loss, guilt, and a desire to find his place in a world that feels alien to him. The opening of the book introduces a blend of characters, including Selwyn, who arrives in the bustling environment of New York City after an absence due to military service. His sister, Nina, provides a warm welcome, hinting at the vibrant family dynamic and societal expectations he must navigate. As they converse, shadows of Selwyn's past emerge, particularly his strained relationship with his ex-wife, Alixe, who is now married to another man. The scene captures Selwyn’s discomfort and the vibrant chaos of a family gathering, setting the stage for his journey of rediscovery within the backdrop of the younger society of New York. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14852 56240 56240