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100 1 _aSwinnerton, Frank,
_d1884-1982
245 1 0 _aNocturne
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 2005-02-26
508 _aEtext produced by Audrey Longhurst, Mary Meehan and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML file produced by David Widger
520 _a"Nocturne" by Frank Swinnerton is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in London, capturing the domestic lives and complex relationships of the Blanchard sisters, Jenny and Emmy, who grapple with their ambitions, life circumstances, and the weight of familial obligations. The opening serves to introduce the characters, particularly the vibrant and impulsive Jenny, and the more restrained, nurturing Emmy, against the backdrop of their father’s deteriorating health and the socio-economic realities of their lives. The beginning of the novel sets a somber yet vivid atmosphere, immersing the reader in the bustling streets of London as Jenny embarks on her journey home. As she navigates the tram and the solitude of her thoughts, the reader witnesses glimpses of her unfulfilled desires and aspirations. The dynamics between Jenny and Emmy are carefully drawn out, showcasing their rivalry and mutual dependence amid the complexities of their shared life with their aging father. The rich emotional landscape introduced here hints at the struggles they will face individually and together, hinting at themes of love, sacrifice, and the pursuit of happiness amidst life's mundane realities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLondon (England) -- Fiction
653 _aSisters -- Fiction
653 _aFathers and daughters -- Fiction
653 _aMan-woman relationships -- Fiction
700 1 _aWells, H. G.
_q(Herbert George),
_d1866-1946
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15177
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