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100 1 _aPulleyne, Douglas, Mrs.
245 1 4 _aThe frantic master
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2024-03-27
508 _aAl Haines
520 _a"The Frantic Master" by Douglas Pulleyne is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers on Cyprian Sterne, a sensitive and intellectual man navigating the complexities of love and societal expectations, particularly regarding his unrequited feelings for Muriel Vane, who embodies the allure and complications of modern womanhood. The narrative explores themes of relationships, personal aspirations, and the journey towards understanding one's emotions amidst the varying dynamics of love, friendship, and societal norms. The opening of the novel introduces a dinner party where Cyprian's internal struggles are amplified by the presence of Muriel, the woman he desires but who does not reciprocate his feelings. The narrative shifts between Cyprian's gloomy reflections on his unfulfilled affections and the perceptions of other characters, particularly Mrs. Carmichael, who observes the evolving dynamics within the group. As the evening unfolds, the discussions reveal the contrasting attitudes towards relationships and child-rearing through the lens of the characters, hinting at deeper issues of emotional conflict and societal pressures that Cyprian grapples with throughout the story. This opening sets a rich backdrop for the exploration of human sentiments and the quest for true connections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cLondon: Chapman and Hall Ld., 1927
653 _aMan-woman relationships -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73273
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