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_aBlaze de Bury, Fernande, _d1854-1931 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe storm of London: a social rhapsody |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2020 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2020-12-01 | ||
| 508 | _aRichard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Storm of London: A Social Rhapsody" by Fernande Blaze de Bury is a satirical novel written in the early 20th century. The story explores a peculiar scenario in which the entire society of London mysteriously loses their clothing, forced into a state of nudity that ignites both chaos and self-reflection among its inhabitants. The central character, the Earl of Somerville, navigates this societal upheaval, grappling with his privileged upbringing and the superficiality of the upper classes. At the start of the novel, the Earl of Somerville attends a charity event in London, where he witnesses the absurdities of high society. As a storm brews, both literally and metaphorically, he reflects on the monstrous behavior and moral decay of his peers, culminating in a moment of crisis that leads him to contemplate suicide. However, when he awakes the next day, he finds himself—and everyone else in London—stripped of their clothes. This drastic shift in social norms prompts a series of comedic and thought-provoking encounters as the Earl, alongside various characters, attempts to navigate this new reality, resulting in an exploration of human nature, identity, and societal expectations. The opening portion sets the stage for an engaging commentary on the frivolities and absurdities of class while hinting at deeper themes of authenticity and self-awareness. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aScience fiction | ||
| 653 | _aLondon (England) -- Fiction | ||
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