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100 1 _aGissing, George,
_d1857-1903
245 1 4 _aThe Emancipated
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2003-08-01
508 _aProduced by Charles Aldarondo. HTML version by Al Haines.
520 _a"The Emancipated" by George Gissing is a novel written in the late 19th century, reflecting on the complexities of modern relationships and societal expectations. The narrative is centered around Miriam Baske, a young English widow living in Naples, who grapples with her past and the pressures of her cultural heritage, as well as the influences of her companions, including her cousin Cecily Doran and the enigmatic artist Ross Mallard. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Miriam as she writes letters, revealing her discontent with both her current life in Naples and the lingering ties to her former home in England. The opening scene sets a tone of introspection and emotional struggle, as Miriam reflects on her isolation amid the beauty of her surroundings. Her upcoming interactions with Cecily and the other characters hint at the themes of personal freedom, societal constraints, and the quest for identity that will unfold throughout the narrative. The dynamics among the characters are already beginning to emerge, establishing a foundation for conflicts rooted in their diverse beliefs and aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish fiction -- 19th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4311
999 _c46357
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