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100 1 _aBenson, E. F.
_q(Edward Frederic),
_d1867-1940
245 1 0 _aSheaves
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 2019-09-05
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"Sheaves" by E. F. Benson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The storyline appears to focus on the lives of several characters, including Hugh Grainger, a trader who seems to have met a mysterious fate at the hands of Native Americans, and his interactions with two children, Jim and Daisy Rye, who playfully engage with him in storytelling and imaginative games. This hints at a blend of humor, family dynamics, and perhaps a critique of social norms during the time. The opening of the novel introduces a whimsical scene where the supposedly deceased Hugh Grainger maintains a lively conversation with the children, offering humorous ghostly commentary on their burial customs. As Hugh narrates a silly story about three quirky old men living in a castle made of strawberries, the narrative establishes a playful tone. We also meet Lady Rye, who appreciates the innocence of childhood play while providing depth to the adult interactions as they reflect on societal expectations and personal desires. The excerpt sets the stage for a story that intertwines the frivolous with the poignant, delving into themes of family life, childhood imagination, and the complexities of adult relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
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856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60241
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