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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aWarner, Charles Dudley,
_d1829-1900
245 1 4 _aThe Golden House
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-10-10
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"The Golden House" by Charles Dudley Warner is a novel written during the late 19th century. The book delves into the dynamics of society at the turn of the century, exploring themes of artistic aspiration and romantic entanglements among a group of characters who are drawn together in a bohemian milieu. The opening of the novel introduces notable characters such as Jack Delancy and his wife, Edith, along with a vivid cast of eclectic individuals immersed in the cultural currents of their time. The opening of the narrative presents a lavish midnight gathering in a studio where an audience awaits an exotic performance, setting a backdrop of artistic fervor and societal curiosity. As the Spanish dancer emerges, the captivated spectators are enveloped in a stirring blend of admiration and moral reflection. Among the attendees are Jack and Edith Delancy, who navigate their contrasting ideals of social engagement and personal fulfillment. Edith grapples with the complexities of her marriage and the realities of charitable work, while Jack mingles with the revelers, revealing a tension between duty and desire. This initial scene establishes the thematic underpinnings of the novel, juxtaposing notions of beauty, morality, and the search for meaning within the ebb and flow of privileged society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAmerican fiction -- 19th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3104
999 _c45176
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