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100 1 _aDuncan, Sara Jeannette,
_d1861-1922
245 1 0 _aHilda: A Story of Calcutta
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-03-26
508 _aProduced by Robert Cicconetti, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions (www.canadiana.org))
520 _a"Hilda: A Story of Calcutta" by Sara Jeannette Duncan is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story introduces readers to Hilda Howe, an actress navigating her life and career in Calcutta, where interactions with other characters, such as Captain Laura Filbert from the Salvation Army, highlight the contrasts between different social classes and ethical beliefs. The novel explores themes of identity, artistic ambition, and the complexities of human relationships within the vibrant setting of colonial India. The opening of the novel presents Hilda Howe engaging in a conversation with Laura Filbert, who embodies a life of self-sacrifice and moral conviction. The two women share a moment in Laura's modest room, contrasting their experiences and outlooks on life. Hilda's appreciation for her chosen profession stands in stark contrast to Laura's unwavering dedication to her faith and mission work. As they converse, Hilda's charm and wit emerge, displaying her struggles with societal expectations and the pursuit of personal fulfillment. Their interaction sets the tone for the novel, highlighting the nuanced interplay between aspiration, obligation, and self-identity amid the cultural backdrop of Calcutta. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCalcutta (India) -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18051
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