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_aBibesco, Elizabeth, _d1897-1945 |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2005-02-23 | ||
| 505 | 0 | _aHaven -- Two Paris episodes -- Courtship -- "Do you remember ...?" -- The martyr -- A motor -- The masterpiece -- Tea time -- The end -- Misunderstood -- Counterpoint -- Villegiatura -- Auld lang syne -- Two taxi drives -- A touch of spring -- Fido and Ponto. | |
| 508 | _aProduced by Kathryn Lybarger and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. | ||
| 520 | _a"Balloons" by Elizabeth Bibesco is a collection of stories written in the early 20th century. The work showcases the author's keen observation of human emotions and relationships, focusing on various characters navigating life’s complexities, desires, and unfulfilled aspirations. The opening portions introduce Miss Wilcox, a character reflecting on her past and current state of existence, revealing themes of longing, loss, and the pursuit of love amidst societal expectations. At the start of "Balloons," we are introduced to Miss Wilcox, a woman who struggles with her identity after being left a small fortune and dealing with the engagement of her youthful friend, Vera. The narrative follows her internal conflict as she grapples with feelings of inadequacy and desire for connection, once filled with youthful brightness but now feeling disconnected from the world. As she ventures to London, her journey through the fog symbolizes her search for renewal and understanding, culminating in a poignant reflection on what could have been, all while she adapts to her newfound life as Mrs. Demarest, embodying the complex layers of her character. The opening sets the tone for a blend of introspective storytelling and social commentary that is likely to resonate with readers interested in character-driven narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aFiction | ||
| 653 | _aShort stories | ||
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