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100 1 _aFirbank, Ronald,
_d1886-1926
245 1 4 _aThe flower beneath the foot
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2019-04-11
508 _aProduced by Tim Lindell, Wayne Hammond and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
520 _a"The Flower Beneath the Foot" by Ronald Firbank is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the early life of St. Laura de Nazianzi, capturing the peculiarities of court life and the complex dynamics of royal families in a presumably fictional setting. Characters like the Queen, Countess Medusa Rappa, and the young Prince Yousef are introduced, hinting at an exploration of intrigue, personal desires, and societal expectations within the lavish yet oppressive world of nobility. At the start of the novel, the atmosphere is infused with anticipation as the royal court prepares for a festive occasion honoring King Jotifa and Queen Thleeanouhee. The opening reveals characters grappling with their emotional states amid courtly gossip, misgivings about imminent appearances, and the nuanced relationships among nobles, such as the young and spirited Mademoiselle de Nazianzi and her suitor Yousef. Their interactions provide a glimpse into the intricate social fabric of their world, setting the stage for a tale rich in irony, satire, and perceptive commentary on identity and ambition in a dazzling yet isolating environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCourts and courtiers -- Fiction
653 _aNuns -- Fiction
700 1 _aJohn, Augustus,
_d1878-1961
700 1 _aLewis, Wyndham,
_d1882-1957
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59249
999 _c100075
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