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100	1		_aWilder, Thornton, _d1897-1975
245	1	4	_aThe Cabala
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2022
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2022-05-17
508			_aLaura Natal Rodrigues (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust Digital Library.)
520			_a"The Cabala" by Thornton Wilder is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set primarily in Rome and introduces a tapestry of characters embroiled in social intrigue, particularly focusing on a mysterious and elite group referred to as the Cabala. The main characters include a young American named James Blair, who becomes entangled in the lives of these affluent intellectuals, and his enigmatic companion, Miss Grier, who plays a pivotal role in the circles of influence in which they revolve. At the start of the novel, the protagonist arrives in Rome, overwhelmed by the city's rich history, only to find himself on a crowded train filled with a diverse array of passengers, each with their own stories. As he settles into his life in the city with guidance from Blair, he learns about the Cabala—a wealthy, powerful group that garners both admiration and fear from the society around them. The intriguing dynamics of this group are unveiled through conversations and interactions, suggesting that their influence extends into the political and social realms, yet they also face internal struggles and existential boredom. The opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration of themes related to wealth, power, and the search for meaning within the influential echelons of society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cUnited States: A. & C. Boni, 1926
653			_aUpper class -- Fiction
653			_aRome (Italy) -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction
653			_aAmericans -- Italy -- Fiction
856	4		_uhttps://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/002872608
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68105
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