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100	1		_aHowells, William Dean, _d1837-1920
245	1	0	_aRagged Lady — Volume 1
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 2004-10-24
508			_aProduced by David Widger
520			_a"Ragged Lady — Volume 1" by William Dean Howells is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around the Landers, specifically Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lander, who are navigating their first summer in a rural area called Middlemount. Their experiences weave together themes of social class, curiosity, and personal connection, particularly highlighted through their interactions with a young girl named Clementina and her family, known as the Claxons, who live in an unfinished house nearby. The opening of the narrative introduces the Landers’ arrival at Middlemount, showcasing Mrs. Lander's controlling nature and her insistence that her husband ask for directions. Their encounter with Clementina marks a notable moment, as she exemplifies youthful charm and grace despite her family's humble circumstances. This meeting sparks Mrs. Lander's intense curiosity about the girl's life, leading her to seek further connection despite her husband's reluctance. The dynamics presented in these initial chapters hint at deeper themes of class disparity and the human need for companionship, setting the stage for the unfolding relationships throughout the season. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aYoung women -- Fiction
653			_aNew England -- Fiction
653			_aAmericans -- Italy -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3405
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