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_aPhillips, David Graham, _d1867-1911 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aGolden Fleece: The American Adventures of a Fortune Hunting Earl |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2021 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2021-01-15 | ||
| 508 | _aD A Alexander, David E. Brown, 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"Golden Fleece: The American Adventures of a Fortune Hunting Earl" by David Graham Phillips is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around an English earl, Frothingham, who is navigating his way through the social intricacies of marrying an American heiress. It explores themes of class, wealth, and expectations in both American and English societies as Frothingham grapples with feelings and societal pressure surrounding his pursuit of a wealthy match. The opening of the novel introduces the immediate context of Frothingham’s situation, as conversations between various characters set up the background of his impending marriage to Helen Dowie, a wealthy American heiress. His sister Gwen expresses mixed emotions about the marriage to her friend Evelyn, revealing hints of jealousy and concern over losing their privileged position. As Frothingham navigates conversations with his sister and friends, we learn about the expectations weighing on him due to his financial situation and the contrasting views on American heiresses held by his social circle. The interaction with characters like Longview, who represents the clash between American wealth and English titles, and the hints of romance with other potential partners further complicate the unfolding narrative. Overall, the opening portion establishes a colorful and socially charged setting, filled with tension between personal desires and societal pressures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aBritish -- United States -- Fiction | ||
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_aFisher, Harrison, _d1875-1934 |
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