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100 1 _aHichens, Robert,
_d1864-1950
245 1 4 _aThe Woman with the Fan
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Woman_with_the_Fan_(novel)
500 _aRelease date is 2005-07-01
508 _aProduced by Dagny, and David Widger
520 _a"The Woman with the Fan" by Robert Hichens is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story opens in an elegant drawing-room in London, where a group of characters is gathered to listen to a soprano sing. The setting introduces complex social dynamics and establishes the theme of beauty versus deeper personal qualities, particularly through the character of Lady Holme, whose beauty captivates men while she grapples with the implications of her appearance on personal relationships. The opening of the book presents a rich tableau of characters, with a particular focus on Lady Holme, a stunningly beautiful woman who sings for her guests. As the performance unfolds, the interactions among the guests reveal layers of intrigue, jealousy, and discontent, particularly highlighting the contrasting emotions of the young diplomat Robin Pierce and the elderly Sir Donald Ulford, who are both drawn to Lady Holme. Their discussions hint at deeper philosophical questions regarding the nature of beauty and its impact on love and perception, while Lady Holme herself oscillates between self-assurance and insecurity, raising questions about the value placed on physical appearance versus inner worth. The narrative pulls readers into the complexities of social interactions and the subtle battles of attraction and understanding within the upper echelons of society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8549
999 _c50531
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