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100 1 _aBarclay, Florence L.
_q(Florence Louisa),
_d1862-1921
245 1 4 _aThe Upas Tree: A Christmas Story for all the Year
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-08-06
508 _aProduced by Robert Cicconetti, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Upas Tree: A Christmas Story for all the Year" by Florence L. Barclay is a fictional narrative written in the early 20th century. This work is centered around the lives of Ronald West and his wife Helen, exploring their relationship, ambitions, and the challenges they face as Ronald prepares to travel to Central Africa for his writing. The evocative title suggests themes of personal sacrifice, love, and the journey of self-discovery intertwined with Christmas sentimentality. The opening of the story sets the stage for the relationship dynamics between Ronald and Helen. It begins with Ronald contemplating how to discuss a significant matter with Helen, revealing that he wishes to travel to Africa to gather inspiration for a novel. Helen, who is depicted as supportive yet rational, expresses concerns about his decision and the potential separation it entails. As the couple navigates their feelings, the tension between personal aspirations and marital responsibilities unfolds, hinting at deeper themes of love and duty. The initial interaction establishes a strong emotional layer to their relationship, drawing readers into their world of longing, creativity, and impending separation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChristmas stories
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16454
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