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100 1 _aHeyer, Georgette,
_d1902-1974
245 1 4 _aThe Transformation of Philip Jettan
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 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powder_and_Patch
500 _aRelease date is 2019-11-25
508 _aProduced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Transformation of Philip Jettan" by Georgette Heyer is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds primarily in rural Sussex and revolves around the lives of the Jettan family and their acquaintances, especially focusing on the central character, Philip Jettan. The tale explores themes of social status, personal transformation, and romance, particularly addressing Philip's desire to win the heart of the beautiful Cleone Charteris while grappling with his unrefined nature, contrasted against the polished society around him. The opening of the novel introduces the tranquil setting of Little Fittledean and the Jettan house, aptly named "Jettan's Pride." We learn about the Jettan family dynamics through the humorous banter between Philip and his brother Thomas, as well as glimpses into their father's legacy and expectations. Early on, Philip's lack of fashionable refinement is established, setting the stage for his internal conflict as he desires both Cleone and societal acceptance. The narrative hints at the challenges he will face as he wrestles with his identity, which becomes even more pronounced with the introduction of the dashing Mr. Bancroft, who embodies the very elegance Philip strives to attain. This introduction makes it clear that the book will delve into Philip's journey of transformation within this comedic landscape of manners and aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFirst loves -- Fiction
653 _aLove stories
653 _aMate selection -- Fiction
653 _aBritish -- France -- Paris -- Fiction
653 _aRegency fiction
700 1 _aLeyendecker, J. C.
_q(Joseph Christian),
_d1874-1951
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60776
999 _c101602
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