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100 1 _aReade, Charles,
_d1814-1884
245 1 0 _aChristie Johnstone: A Novel
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christie_Johnstone_(novel)
500 _aRelease date is 2003-01-01
508 _aProduced by James Rusk, and David Widger
520 _a"Christie Johnstone: A Novel" by Charles Reade is a fiction novel likely written in the mid-19th century. The narrative introduces us to Lord Ipsden, a wealthy and discontented young nobleman who finds himself adrift in a life devoid of purpose until he becomes infatuated with Lady Barbara Sinclair, a character filled with warmth and enthusiasm. Their budding relationship and her ultimate rejection of him set the stage for Lord Ipsden’s quest for meaning and fulfillment, highlighting themes of love, idleness, and the search for personal significance. The opening of the novel presents Lord Ipsden grappling with his ennui despite his privileged position, leading him to seek distinction and purpose in his life. His life changes when he meets Lady Barbara, whose spirited nature captivates him, but her refusal of his proposal leaves him in despair. As he meanders through various distractions and seeks the advice of his eccentric doctor, Dr. Aberford, the story sets up a deeper exploration of social class and the human experience, leading to his interactions with the lower classes, specifically with the vibrant fishwife Christie Johnstone, who personifies a contrast to the ennui that Ipsden feels. This interplay of characters suggests a narrative rich in relational dynamics, social critique, and an exploration of what it means to truly live. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFishers -- Fiction
653 _aScotland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3671
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