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100 1 _aSnaith, J. C.
_q(John Collis),
_d1876-1936
245 1 4 _aThe principal girl
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 2022-05-13
508 _aD A Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading D A Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress)
520 _a"The Principal Girl" by J. C. Snaith is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the context of British high society, focusing on themes of class distinction, societal expectations, and romantic entanglements. The narrative's primary character is the young heir to a barony, Philip Shelmerdine, who becomes entangled with the ambitious and talented actress Mary Caspar, who plays the titular role of Cinderella in a pantomime. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Philip Shelmerdine, who is described as the quintessential upper-class young gentleman, navigating the complexities of societal expectations and his own desires amidst the backdrop of London's elite circles. The first chapter establishes the setting in Grosvenor Square, introducing the character of Shelmerdine and his connection to the public through a controversial letter regarding dog privileges, which leads to his social unpopularity. As he struggles with his newfound role as a public figure and grapples with personal relationships, notably with the charismatic Mary Caspar, the stage is set for a humorous yet poignant exploration of love, social standing, and personal identity in a rapidly transforming society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Moffat, Yard and Company, 1912
653 _aMate selection -- Fiction
653 _aCourtship -- Fiction
653 _aMarriage -- Fiction
653 _aEngland -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction
653 _aFamilies -- Fiction
653 _aSocial classes -- England -- Fiction
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/principalgirl00snai
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68069
999 _c108891
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