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100 1 _aWhyte-Melville, G. J.
_q(George John),
_d1821-1878
245 1 0 _aBones and I
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
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-10-03
505 0 _aIntroduction -- "On waste" -- Through the mill -- Gourds -- A vampire -- Gold for silver -- A day that is dead -- The four-leaved shamrock -- Rus in urbe -- Haunted -- Weight carriers -- Shadows -- Guinevere.
508 _aBob Taylor, Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Bones and I: or, The Skeleton at Home" by G. J. Whyte-Melville is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in London, where the protagonist shares his solitary life with a skeleton named "Bones," who serves as both a companion and a sounding board for the narrator’s reflections on life, society, and existence. The narrative combines elements of humor, philosophy, and social commentary through the lens of this peculiar relationship. The opening of the novel introduces the narrator's lonely life in a secluded part of London, where he has brought home the skeleton to alleviate his isolation. He describes his surroundings and his thoughts on solitude, human nature, and the concept of "waste" in life. The presence of Bones prompts philosophical discussions that delve into existential themes, inviting readers to ponder the value of life, relationships, and the inevitability of suffering. The characters, particularly the introspective narrator and his articulate skeleton, engage in lively dialogues that set the stage for an exploration of deeper societal issues, making the opening both engaging and thought-provoking. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cLondon: Ward, Lock & Co., 1901
653 _aEnglish fiction -- 19th century
653 _aParanormal fiction, English
700 1 _aForestier, A.
_q(Amédée),
_d1854-1930
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/bonesiorskeleton00whyt/page/n5/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71789
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