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100 1 _aGissing, George,
_d1857-1903
245 1 2 _aA Life's Morning
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
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500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Life%27s_Morning
500 _aRelease date is 2003-08-01
508 _aProduced by Charles Aldarondo. HTML version by Al Haines.
520 _a"A Life's Morning" by George Gissing is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story focuses on Wilfrid Athel, an overzealous and intellectually ambitious young man who has recently left Oxford following a health crisis. As we are introduced to the characters and settings, themes of youth, ambition, and the quest for intellectual and emotional fulfillment begin to surface, highlighting not just Wilfrid's struggles but also the lives of those around him such as his father, Mr. Athel, and his governess, Miss Emily Hood. The opening portion of the novel presents Wilfrid’s return to his family home in Surrey after being invalided from university. Despite his delicate health, he is characterized by a vibrant physicality and intense mental pursuits, leading to a misalignment between his body and mind. The dynamics of his family, including relatives like Mrs. Rossall and the twins, as well as conversations around the breakfast table, establish a warm but reflective atmosphere. At the same time, there is an undercurrent of tension as Wilfrid navigates expectations and ambitions, indicating that he may soon confront significant challenges related to his aspirations and relationships, especially with Miss Hood, whose quiet strength and intellect draw his attention. This sets the stage for a deeper exploration of character interactions, societal norms, and the pursuit of personal growth. (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/4312
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