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_aGalsworthy, John, _d1867-1933 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aVilla Rubein, and Other Stories |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2006-06-14 | ||
| 505 | 0 | _aVilla Rubein -- A man of Devon -- A knight -- Salvation of a Forsyte -- The silence. | |
| 508 | _aProduced by David Widger | ||
| 520 | _a"Villa Rubein and Other Stories" by John Galsworthy is a collection of short stories likely written during the early 20th century. The stories explore themes of human emotion and the complexity of relationships, often set against a backdrop of social dynamics and individual aspirations. The opening story introduces the central character, Harz, a painter who is deeply engaged in his creative process and his interactions with a mixed household at Villa Rubein, highlighting the contrasts between artistic ambition and societal expectations. The opening of the story unfolds with Harz, an artist, as he navigates his daily life in Botzen, where he meets Edmund Dawney, a doctor; their conversations reveal contrasting views on passion and duty towards their respective professions. Harz is depicted as passionate and driven by a desire to create, while Dawney is practical and focused on social success. When Harz's isolation in his creative pursuits is interrupted by interactions with the family at Villa Rubein—including the innocent and curious young girl Greta- an unexpected warmth begins to bloom. The narrative transitions into deeper explorations of relationships and the philosophical underpinnings of art and life, setting the stage for both personal and artistic growth throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aShort stories | ||
| 653 | _aEnglish fiction | ||
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