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100 1 _aHilton, James,
_d1900-1954
245 1 0 _aTerry
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2023-04-18
508 _aDagny and Laura Natal Rodrigues (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust Digital Library.)
520 _a"Terry" by James Hilton is a novel written in the late 1920s. The story follows the enigmatic character M. Terrington, a reserved research lecturer in bacteriology, as he navigates social interactions and personal relationships in London, particularly with Helen Severn, a charismatic young woman who seeks to draw him out of his shell. The narrative unfolds in a slightly melancholic atmosphere, exploring themes of intimacy, professional ambition, and the struggles between personal desires and societal expectations. The opening of "Terry" introduces us to Terrington, who is depicted as a lonely figure attending a dinner hosted by Geoffrey Severn, a successful barrister. His discomfort in social situations becomes evident as he struggles to engage with the other guests, ultimately finding companionship in the narrator, who becomes intrigued by his complexities. The subsequent chapters hint at a developing bond between Terrington and Helen, as she fosters a warmth and curiosity that challenges his reclusive tendencies. As the story progresses, underlying tensions emerge regarding truth, loyalty, and the implications of their growing relationship, setting the foundation for further exploration of their emotional entanglement amid the backdrop of ambition and love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: T. Butterworth, 1927
653 _aEnglish fiction -- 20th century
856 4 _uhttps://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/009398049
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70587
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