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100 1 _aHichens, Robert,
_d1864-1950
245 1 2 _aA Spirit in Prison
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2001
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Spirit_in_Prison
500 _aA sequel to "The call of the blood."
500 _aRelease date is 2001-12-01
508 _aProduced by Emma Dudding, John Bickers, Dagny, and David Widger
520 _a"A Spirit in Prison" by Robert Hichens is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Bay of Naples, the story introduces Vere, a young girl who finds herself enchanted by the carefree existence of a boy diver, Ruffo. The narrative explores themes of youth, longing, and the contrasts between societal expectations and personal desires as Vere grapples with her identity in relation to her mother, Hermione. The opening of the novel sets the scene with Vere sitting in the sun, captivated by the voice of a boy singing from a nearby boat. As she watches the trio of divers, her desire to break free from the confines of her restricted life intensifies, leading her to call out to Ruffo, who impressively obeys her despite not hearing her. This interaction sparks a sense of empowerment and connection between them, even as Vere contemplates the nature of freedom and masculinity in her sheltered life. The chapter unfolds with Vere's fascination for both the boy and the sea, while also hinting at deeper familial dynamics with her mother, establishing an undercurrent of emotional exploration that will likely drive the narrative forward. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aItaly -- Fiction
653 _aIllegitimate children -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2994
999 _c45068
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