02402cam a22003253u 4500 43762 UtSlPG 20260610134014.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 13000039 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Gross, Anna Goldmark The Gnomes of the Saline Mountains: A Fantastic Narrative Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-09-18 Produced by Chris Whitehead and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Gnomes of the Saline Mountains: A Fantastic Narrative" by Anna Goldmark Gross is a collection of tales likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds amidst the backdrop of a grand floral regatta along picturesque lakes, intertwining themes of beauty, envy, and the intrigue of human relationships, with a focus on a mysterious woman who captures the attention of the society around her. The opening of the narrative introduces a lively scene at Traunsee, where the atmosphere buzzes with anticipation for a much-anticipated floral regatta, attracting tourists and members of the Viennese elite. Among them is a striking, unknown woman donned in a Cleopatra costume, who becomes the center of attention, much to the jealousy of a nearby man. The narrative hints at deeper complexities, such as questions of love, wealth, and moral values, particularly as one character grapples with thoughts of infidelity and the deterioration of relationships. Additionally, amidst a thunderstorm, the scene shifts to a struggling man beset by hallucinations involving gnomes, seemingly reflecting on his troubled past and the impact of his choices on his family, signaling significant themes of regret and longing that may be explored further in the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fantasy fiction Ballin, I. T. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43762 84601 84601