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100 1 _aBenson, Stella,
_d1892-1933
245 1 4 _aThe Poor Man
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
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 2022-01-18
508 _aCarlos Colon, the University of California and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
520 _a"The Poor Man" by Stella Benson is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work explores the complexities of relationships and the internal struggles of its protagonist, Edward R. Williams, as he navigates life in post-war America. The narrative hints at themes of idealism, dislocation, and the quest for identity, suggesting a poignant commentary on both personal and societal issues of the time. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Edward R. Williams, who appears disengaged from his surroundings, absorbed in his thoughts and the aesthetic of a tailor's advertisement. His life unfolds in the picturesque backdrop of San Francisco, where he contrasts the beauty of the city with his feelings of isolation and anxiety. Amidst a lively gathering at a friend's social event, we see Edward grappling with his deafness, insecurities, and an earnest desire for connection, particularly with the enchanting Emily. The opening chapters effectively set the stage for Edward’s internal conflicts and his interactions with a colorful cast of characters, foreshadowing his journey of self-discovery and the exploration of intimate relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: The Macmillan Company, 1923
653 _aMan-woman relationships -- Fiction
653 _aBritish -- China -- Fiction
653 _aBritish -- California -- Fiction
856 4 _uhttps://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.b3811099&view=1up&seq=1
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67195
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