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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aHowells, William Dean,
_d1837-1920
245 1 0 _aQuestionable Shapes
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-12-01
505 0 _aHis apparition -- The angel of the Lord -- Though one rose from the dead.
508 _aProduced by Suzanne Shell, Mary Meehan, Tonya Allen, David Widger and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"Questionable Shapes" by William Dean Howells is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story opens with the protagonist, Hewson, grappling with the enigmatic experience of encountering an apparition, a phenomenon that leaves him both intrigued and deeply reflective about its implications in his life. The narrative seems to explore themes of reality versus perception and the human condition's response to the supernatural, as well as the interplay of social dynamics among a group of characters at a summer house party. At the start of the book, Hewson wakes early in June, disturbed by his encounter with the apparition, and contemplates the significance of his unusual experience against the backdrop of a summer morning filled with birdsong and natural beauty. As he prepares for breakfast, there is a growing sense of his internal conflict regarding how to share this extraordinary event with his hosts and guests without feeling the need for validation. The opening chapters detail his interactions with St. John, the host, and other guests, particularly highlighting his interactions with the mysterious Miss Hernshaw, hinting at deeper connections that may evolve as the story progresses. Despite his initial excitement about sharing his experience, he ultimately decides against it due to the potential repercussions, setting the stage for the novel's exploration of truth, identity, and interpersonal relationships in the face of extraordinary occurrences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aManners and customs -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9458
999 _c51191
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