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| 100 | 1 | _aOrr, Lyndon | |
| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aFamous Affinities of History: The Romance of Devotion. Volume 4 |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2003 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2003-11-01 | ||
| 505 | 0 | _aDean Swift and the two Esthers -- Percy Bysshe Shelley and Mary Godwin -- The story of the Carlyles -- The story of George Sand -- The mystery of Charles Dickens -- Honoré de Balzac and Evelina Hanska -- Charles Reade and Laura Seymour. | |
| 508 | _aProduced by Robert Rowe, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML version by Al Haines. | ||
| 520 | _a"Famous Affinities of History: The Romance of Devotion. Volume 4" by Lyndon Orr is a historical account likely written during the late 19th century. The book explores the intricate romantic relationships of notable figures throughout history, particularly focusing on literary and artistic giants. In the opening chapter, the narrative centers on Jonathan Swift, the renowned satirist and author of "Gulliver's Travels," and his tumultuous associations with two remarkable women, Esther Johnson (Stella) and Esther Vanhomrigh (Vanessa). The beginning of the volume delves into Swift's life, highlighting his complex relationship dynamics and the affections bestowed upon him by both Esthers. It reveals his early encounters that shaped his character, touching upon his isolation and longing for companionship. As he grows close to Stella, who becomes his confidante, it juxtaposes the fiery and passionate love of Vanessa, which leads to tragic outcomes. Swift's reticence and aloofness result in heartache for both women, culminating in a poignant exploration of love, loyalty, and emotional turmoil that defines the lives of these historical figures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aBiography | ||
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| 653 | _aWomen -- Biography | ||
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