The Johnson, Owen 1878-1952 creator Christy, Howard Chandler 1873-1952 text utu 2014 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Woman Gives: A Story of Regeneration" by Owen Johnson is a novel written in the early 20th century. This story explores the lives of various characters living in Teagan’s Arcade, a diverse and vibrant community in New York City, particularly focusing on King O’Leary, who feels out of place and alone, especially during the festive season of Christmas. The book delves into themes of connection, loneliness, and the search for belonging in a bustling urban landscape. At the start of the story, readers are introduced to the setting of Teagan’s Arcade, where people from different backgrounds converge. We meet King O’Leary, a man grappling with his isolation amidst the holiday spirit; he observes the merriment of the crowds while feeling disconnected. As he navigates through the arcade, O’Leary's chance encounters with characters like Tootles and the intriguing young woman next door, along with his cheeky interactions in the dilapidated yet warm environment, lay the groundwork for exploration of personal relationships and the search for meaning among societal outcasts. The opening vividly captures the contrasting emotions of joy and despair prevalent during Christmas, foreshadowing deeper connections that may blossom. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2014-12-12 E-text prepared by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) Original publication data not identified Man-woman relationships -- Fiction Artists -- Fiction Bohemianism -- Fiction New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47640 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47640 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134109.0 47640