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050 4 _aPR
100 1 _aGlyn, Elinor,
_d1864-1943
245 1 0 _aHalcyone
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 2004-09-26
508 _aProduced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520 _a"Halcyone" by Elinor Glyn is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces us to Halcyone, a curious and imaginative young girl living in a decaying estate with her aunts. The narrative unfolds her adventures as she befriends an old scholar named Mr. Carlyon, who becomes her mentor in Greek literature and helps her explore her thoughts, dreams, and the world around her. The opening of the novel sets the stage for Halcyone's vibrant imagination and her longing for connection beyond her sheltered existence. The story begins with Halcyone discovering smoke coming from the cottage once belonging to the estate's steward. Intrigued and somewhat resentful of this intruder, she confronts Mr. Carlyon, the old man inside. Their meeting sparks a delightful exchange that reveals Halcyone's adventurous spirit, her yearning to explore, and her intellectual curiosity. As they share tea and conversation, Halcyone expresses her hopes of learning Greek and exploring themes from mythology, framing a narrative rich with themes of discovery, learnings, and childhood wonder. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEngland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13530
999 _c54919
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