Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William) 1865-1933 creator Becker, Arthur C. text utu 2008 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Iole" by Robert W. Chambers is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces us to Clarence Guilford, a poet living in a rustic setting with his eight daughters, who embody simplicity and natural beauty. Set against the backdrop of a changing society, the narrative explores themes of art, love, and the contrast between wealth and poverty. At the start of the novel, we meet a conversation between a station-agent and a traveler named Briggs, who reveals details about Guilford's life and how he transformed his home into a creative haven for his daughters. The station-agent recounts Guilford's rise to literary fame and subsequent downfall, resulting in a financial crisis marked by a mortgage threat against his home. This conversation sets the stage for the arrival of George Wayne, who is tasked with dealing with the poet's precarious situation. As Wayne journeys to meet Guilford, he is met with a colorful portrait of the poet's life and the quirky, idyllic existence of the daughters, hinting at the entanglements of love, responsibility, and the need to confront the changing tides of society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2008-01-25 Produced by Louise Hope, Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified Fantasy fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24426 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24426 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133547.0 24426