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100 1 _aGlyn, Elinor,
_d1864-1943
245 1 4 _aThe Price of Things
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-02-01
508 _aProduced by Suzanne Shell, Mary Meehan and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"The Price of Things" by Elinor Glyn is a novel set in the tumultuous backdrop of World War I, likely written in the early 20th century. It explores the complex lives and relationships of its characters, particularly focusing on Amaryllis Ardayre, a young bride navigating the intricacies of her new marriage and her encounters with various figures who embody the moral and emotional dilemmas of the time, including the seductive Harietta Boleski and the enigmatic Russian, Verisschenzko. At the start of the novel, the foreword sets a tone of raw reality amid the chaotic atmosphere of war, emphasizing the psychological awakening of Amaryllis and the stark contrasts in character she encounters. The opening chapter introduces Amaryllis on her honeymoon in Paris, where her contrasting feelings about her husband, Sir John, and the Russian's philosophical discussions about life and happiness reveal her internal conflict and yearning for deeper emotional connections. As the narrative unfolds, the interplay between the characters hints at themes of passion, loyalty, and the consequences of decisions made in love and desire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9809
999 _c51430
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