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100 1 _aWalpole, Hugh,
_d1884-1941
245 1 0 _aMaradick at Forty: A Transition
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 2019-09-19
508 _aProduced by David T. Jones, Al Haines, Cindy Beyer & the online Project Gutenberg team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net
520 _a"Maradick at Forty: A Transition" by Hugh Walpole is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around James Maradick, a middle-aged man who appears to be grappling with the mundanity of married life, raising children, and reflecting on the choices that have led him to a life of routine and quiet discontent. The narrative promises a journey through Maradick's internal struggles as he navigates his relationships and the longing for something more fulfilling, standing at the cusp of a potential transition in his life. The opening of the narrative establishes a picturesque setting as the Maradicks embark on a familiar vacation to Treliss, a charming coastal town. Through the lens of the train journey, the Reader meets Maradick and his wife, Emmy, who is excited about the holiday while Maradick feels a sense of detachment and weariness. The contrast between Mrs. Maradick's spirited demeanor and Mr. Maradick's increasing sense of isolation and reflection hints at deeper themes of marital discontent, existential crises, and the inevitable passage of time that shapes their lives. The journey is not just physical; it serves as a metaphor for Maradick’s state of mind as he confronts the limitations of his present existence and contemplates the ghost of the adventurous life he once envisioned. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCornwall (England : County) -- Fiction
653 _aEngland -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction
653 _aVacations -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60326
999 _c101152
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