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100 1 _aGibbs, Philip,
_d1877-1962
245 1 4 _aThe Middle of the Road: A Novel
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 2019-07-21
508 _aProduced by Marcia Brooks, Al Haines, Alex White & the online Project Gutenberg team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net
520 _a"The Middle of the Road: A Novel" by Philip Gibbs is a fiction work written in the early 20th century. The story follows Bertram Pollard, a war veteran grappling with internal turmoil following the traumatic experiences of World War I and the complexities of his marriage to Joyce. The narrative explores themes of love, loss, and societal disillusionment in a post-war society. The opening portion of the novel introduces Bertram Pollard as he anxiously awaits news of his wife's childbirth. The intense emotional strain he feels is palpable, heralding a somber atmosphere in their Kensington home. As he recalls his past with Joyce and his experiences during the war, his feelings of inadequacy and fear regarding their future become evident. The narrative sets the stage for the deep exploration of their relationship, revealing undercurrents of jealousy and societal expectations, particularly as Bertram confronts Joyce's desire for independence. A significant tragedy unfolds as they face the stillbirth of their child, marking a pivotal moment that leaves Bertram grappling with grief and unresolved emotions amidst the chaotic social landscape of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMan-woman relationships -- Fiction
653 _aBritish -- Foreign countries -- Fiction
653 _aEngland -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Veterans -- Fiction
653 _aHusband and wife -- Fiction
653 _aEngland -- Social conditions -- 20th century -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59960
999 _c100786
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