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100 1 _aGalsworthy, John,
_d1867-1933
245 1 0 _aAbracadabra & other satires
246 1 _aAbracadabra and other satires
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2025
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 2025-02-21
505 0 _aAbracadabra -- The voice of ***! -- A simple tale -- Ultima Thule -- Studies of extravagance -- For love of beasts -- Reverie of a sportsman -- Grotesques.
508 _aEmmanuel Ackerman, David E. Brown, Mary Fahnestock-Thomas, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Abracadabra & Other Satires" by John Galsworthy is a collection of satirical writings likely created in the early 20th century. The book explores various themes of society, psychology, and human behavior through a lens of humor and critique. The opening piece, "Abracadabra," introduces us to a character named Minna, an awkward girl in her youth who struggles with shyness and social interaction, eventually transitioning into adulthood with complex experiences that highlight the challenges of life and societal expectations. The beginning of "Abracadabra" sets the stage for a thoughtful exploration of Minna's character, tracing her growth from a shy child to an adult marked by her experiences and relationships. The narrative reflects on her awkwardness, her relationships with peers, and the impact of her marriage on her well-being. As she faces life's trials, the story skillfully contrasts her initial vulnerability with her later emotional resilience, ultimately questioning the nature of reality and the mind's power over perception. Galsworthy's use of satire invites readers to reflect on deeper truths about identity and societal roles, making it a rich starting point for those interested in character-driven explorations of human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cLondon: William Heinemann Ltd., 1924
653 _aShort stories, English
653 _aEnglish fiction -- 20th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75431
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