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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aJames, Henry,
_d1843-1916
245 1 0 _aStories by American Authors, Volume 5
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-03-01
505 0 _aA Light Man, By James Yatil, By Millet The End Of New York, By Benjamin Why Thomas Was Discharged, By Arnold The Tachypomp, By Mitchell.
508 _aProduced by Stan Goodman and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"Stories by American Authors, Volume 5" by Henry James et al. is a collection of short stories likely written in the late 19th century. This volume showcases a diverse array of narratives from various American writers, reflecting the themes and styles prevalent during this transformative period in American literature. The opening story, "A Light Man," introduces readers to Maximus Austin, a somewhat disillusioned character navigating his life’s direction amid the challenges of ambition and pleasure in a rapidly changing society. At the start of "A Light Man," we meet Maximus Austin, who reflects on his life choices and existential ennui after returning to America from Europe. Conflicted and at odds with his own perceived potential, Max's journey begins as he receives an invitation from Theodore Lisle, his friend, to stay with an elderly man named Frederick Sloane. Sloane, a wealthy but eccentric figure, seeks companionship as he works on his memoirs. The narrative unfolds through Max's observations of Theodore's dedication to Sloane and the contrasting personalities, revealing themes of ambition, friendship, and the quest for identity against the backdrop of social expectations. The opening portion sets the stage for a deeper exploration of relationships, moral dilemmas, and personal introspection in this intriguing tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
653 _aShort stories, American
700 1 _aArnold, George,
_d1834-1865
700 1 _aBenjamin, Park,
_d1849-1922
700 1 _aMillet, Francis Davis,
_d1846-1912
700 1 _aMitchell, Edward Page,
_d1852-1927
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11437
999 _c52883
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