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100 1 _aLocke, William John,
_d1863-1930
245 1 4 _aThe Wonderful Year
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2019-08-18
508 _aProduced by Marcia Brooks, Al Haines, Jen Haines & the online Project Gutenberg team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net
520 _a"The Wonderful Year" by William John Locke is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story encapsulates the experiences of Martin Overshaw, a somewhat timid and unremarkable English professor, as he navigates life and relationships in Paris after being dismissed from his teaching position. The narrative unfolds an exploration of themes such as liberation, self-discovery, and the contrast between the mundane and the romantic backdrop of Paris. The opening of the novel introduces Martin as he navigates the unfamiliar streets of Paris, eagerly anticipating a meeting with a friend, Corinna Hastings. Through his reflections, the reader learns of his recent struggles and sense of loss following his mother’s death, juxtaposing the vibrancy of Paris with his own feelings of alienation. His dinner with Corinna sets the stage for their budding friendship, revealing their shared sentiments of searching for purpose and happiness against the backdrop of a city that evokes both excitement and dread. As they connect over their dreams and disappointments, they lay the foundation for an adventurous journey that promises further exploration of their lives and aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBritish -- France -- Fiction
653 _aBritish -- Egypt -- Fiction
653 _aEnglish fiction -- 20th century
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- France -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60123
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