02311cam a22003253u 4500 44210 UtSlPG 20260610134020.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Benson, E. F. (Edward Frederic), 1867-1940 The Angel of Pain 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 2013-11-17 Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "The Angel of Pain" by E. F. Benson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a lush summer garden and centers around Philip Home, a successful man often perceived as brusque and unsympathetic, yet who reveals a more intimate side with a close circle of friends and family. The narrative explores themes of love, societal expectations, and the complex dynamics of relationships against a backdrop of nature and beauty. The opening of the novel depicts a serene summer afternoon, where Philip is in his meticulously cultivated garden, reflecting on his prosperous life and the love he feels for Madge Ellington. His interactions with his mother, Mrs. Home, provide insights into his character and hints at his emotional depth. As they discuss their guests, including the enigmatic Hermit and artistic Evelyn Dundas, both characters become evocative representatives of different lifestyles and philosophies. The scene is painted vividly with rich descriptions of flowers, the warm atmosphere, and intellectual banter, setting the stage for the unfolding relationships and tensions among the characters throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction Man-woman relationships -- Fiction Marriage -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44210 85049 85049