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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aMearns, Hughes,
_d1875-1965
245 1 0 _aRichard Richard
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-07-24
508 _aD A Alexander, David E. Brown, 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"Richard Richard" by Hughes Mearns is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds on a steamer and centers around the intriguing relationship between two main characters, Richard and Geraldine, who embark on an impromptu adventure in Naples. As they navigate the complexities of their personalities and circumstances, themes of social class, independence, and personal growth begin to emerge, setting the tone for a deeper exploration of male-female interactions during the time period. The opening of the novel introduces readers to a chance meeting between Richard, a man who is financially struggling, and Geraldine, a spirited young woman eager to explore Naples. Their dialogue reveals both their personalities: Richard's sardonic detachment and intellectual curiosity contrast with Geraldine's naive enthusiasm and desire for adventure. Throughout their conversation, the dynamic between them develops, as Geraldine attempts to persuade Richard to join her in discovering the sights of Naples, while Richard's initial reluctance gives way to an appreciation for the spontaneous excursion that Geraldine represents. As the two engage in witty banter, the narrative teases deeper themes of identity and societal expectations, hinting at the challenges they may face in their unfolding journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: Constable & Co. Ltd., 1921
653 _aNew York (State) -- Fiction
653 _aMan-woman relationships -- Fiction
653 _aVoyages and travels -- Fiction
653 _aFamilies -- Fiction
856 4 _uhttps://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=nyp.33433112007061&view=1up&seq=1
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71263
999 _c111989
_d111989