02143cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000360011324500230014926400510017230000470022333600260027033700260029633800360032250000310035850800350038952013000042453400450172465300120176985600430178199900170182435132UtSlPG20260610133813.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aBlackwood, Algernon,d1869-195114aThe Promise of Air 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-01-31  aE-text prepared by Lionel Sear  a"The Promise of Air" by Algernon Blackwood is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers on Joseph Wimble, the only son of an analytical chemist, who is characterized by his placid nature and indifferent attitude toward life's expectations. Initially groomed for a successful societal role, Wimble's life takes a turn when he marries against his father's wishes, ultimately leading him on a path towards a deeper connection with the natural world, particularly the mysteries of bird life and the promise of air.  At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Joseph Wimble and his ambitions, influenced mainly by his father, who desires for him a suitable marriage and a gentleman's life. However, after secretly marrying the daughter of a corn-chandler, Joseph finds himself financially constrained yet emotionally fulfilled. His persistent fascination with birds symbolizes a longing for freedom and a connection to the air, representing a desire for transcendence beyond societal norms. As the narrative unfolds, Wimble's relationship with his wife, Joan, is explored against the backdrop of his yearning for an airy existence, highlighting themes of love, naturalism, and the pursuit of happiness through personal expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35132  c75977d75977