02308cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324500270014426400510017130000470022233600260026933700260029533800360032150000310035750801180038852013740050653400450188065300210192585600430194699900170198942365UtSlPG20260610133953.0mcr n260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aMcCall, Sidney,d1865-195414aThe Breath of the Gods 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2013  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2013-03-18  aE-text prepared by D Alexander, Ernest Schaal, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)  a"The Breath of the Gods" by Sidney McCall is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book appears to explore themes of cultural identity and social expectations through its main characters, particularly Gwendolen Todd, the daughter of a senator, and her Japanese friend Yuki Onda. Set against the backdrop of an extravagant coming-out party, the narrative hints at the intertwining lives and complex relationships formed between American and Japanese characters in a politically charged environment.  At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the bustling atmosphere of Senator Cyrus C. Todd’s home as it prepares for his daughter's debut into society. The vivid descriptions set the scene for a lavish celebration filled with light, flowers, and music. Gwendolen is portrayed as a beautiful yet somewhat spoiled young lady, excited about the party and her friend Yuki, who represents a different cultural background. As guests begin to arrive, Yuki's unease regarding societal norms and international tensions becomes palpable, particularly with her reaction to the Russian ambassador. The early chapters hint at the complex dynamics of friendship, cultural identity, and the looming influence of political issues on personal lives, setting the stage for further developments in their intertwined destinies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aJapan -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42365  c83204d83204