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_aMerriman, Henry Seton, _d1862-1903 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aRoden's Corner |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2005-11-01 | ||
| 508 | _aText file produced by Jonathan Ingram, Jayam Subramanian, and PG Distributed Proofreaders HTML file produced by David Widger | ||
| 520 | _a"Roden's Corner" by Henry Seton Merriman is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. It delves into the world of malgamite production, exploring the lives of the workers involved in this hazardous industry and the men who aim to improve their conditions and livelihoods. The protagonist, Percy Roden, is associated with a philanthropic initiative to create a safe working environment for the malgamite workers, reflecting themes of charity, social responsibility, and the complexities of human interest. At the start of "Roden's Corner," we are introduced to Professor Otto von Holzen, who navigates the grim streets of St. Jacob Straat in The Hague, hinting at societal undercurrents and the lives of the vulnerable. As he attends to a dying malgamite worker, the professor engages in a transaction that underscores both the urgency of need and moral ambiguities surrounding their choices. Following this somber interaction, we meet vibrant characters in London, such as Major White and Tony Cornish, who are involved in the charity's efforts. Through their encounters, the narrative sets up a contrast between idealistic intentions and the stark realities of the workers' existence, laying a foundation for a deeper exploration of philanthropy and its implications in an evolving society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aEnglish fiction -- 19th century | ||
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