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100 1 _aHolcroft, Thomas,
_d1745-1809
245 1 0 _aAnna St. Ives
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
508 _aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, Charlie Kirschner, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"Anna St. Ives" by Thomas Holcroft is a novel written in the late 18th century, likely around the year 1792. The narrative centers on Anna Wenbourne St. Ives, who embarks on a journey from her home to London and eventually to Paris, where various adventures and encounters with fellow characters await her, including potential romantic interests and reflections on society. The opening of the novel introduces Anna as she prepares for her trip, corresponding with her friend Louisa. Through her letters, we see her excitement and anticipation for the journey and her encounters, especially with Louisa's brother, Coke Clifton. The initial chapters also establish important themes such as social class, familial expectations, and personal desires, alongside hints of complexities in relationships, especially concerning Anna’s feelings for Frank Henley, who becomes embroiled in a highway incident that evokes both admiration and concern. This correspondence sets the stage for a story rich in character interactions and societal commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGothic fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9468
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