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050 4 _aPR
100 1 _aBottome, Phyllis,
_d1882-1963
245 1 0 _aLife, the Interpreter
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2025
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2025-03-03
508 _aMardi Desjardins and the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team from page images generously made available by Internet Archive
520 _a"Life, the Interpreter" by Phyllis Bottome is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative explores the complexities of social class and personal sacrifice through its main character, Muriel Dallerton, who struggles between the comforts of her privileged life and her desire to help the less fortunate. The story weaves themes of duty, love, and social expectation, reflecting on the dichotomy of wealth and poverty as experienced through Muriel's relationships and her philanthropic efforts. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Muriel, who has just decided to dedicate her life to working among impoverished communities, prompting tension with her wealthy uncle and society. The narrative opens with conversations among her friends that hint at Muriel’s internal conflict, showcasing her grit as she interacts with both her affluent friends and the individuals she aims to help. Soon after, we learn about her past connections, especially her tumultuous relationship with Jack Hurstly, who grapples with his own societal role and expectations. The story sets the stage for Muriel's personal growth and her interactions with various characters, all while painting a vivid picture of the social challenges they face. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cNew York: Longmans, Green and Company, 1902
653 _aSocial settlements -- Fiction
653 _aEast End (London, England) -- Fiction
653 _aLondon (England) -- Social conditions -- Fiction
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/lifeinterpreter00bott
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75508
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