000 02489cam a22003493u 4500
001 18730
003 UtSlPG
005 20260610133434.0
006 m
007 cr n
008 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d
010 _a13007848
040 _aUtSlPG
041 7 _aen
_2iso639-1
050 4 _aPR
100 1 _aHewlett, Maurice,
_d1861-1923
245 1 0 _aLore of Proserpine
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-07-01
505 0 _aThe windows -- A boy in the wood -- Harkness's fancy -- The gods in the schoolhouse -- The soul at the window -- Quidnunc -- The secret commonwealth -- Beckwith's case -- The fairy wife -- Oreads -- A summary chapter.
508 _aProduced by Ted Garvin, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Lore of Proserpine" by Maurice Hewlett is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work explores themes of perception, reality, and the nature of existence through a blend of autobiographical reflection and fantastical elements. The narrative features a complex protagonist wrestling with dual aspects of his identity, engaged in a dialogue about the seen and unseen forces in the world. The opening of the novel sets a contemplative tone, beginning with a preface that addresses the nature of truth and reality, suggesting these may take forms beyond mere physical existence. The main character is introduced through an allegorical lens, likening the soul to a house with distinct tenants representing various facets of his personality. The narrative delves into his experiences of perception, particularly how ordinary sights transform when viewed through a 'special' lens, showcasing the interplay between the mundane and the extraordinary. As the story unfolds from the protagonist's thoughts and reflections, readers are invited to explore a metaphysical landscape filled with fairies and symbolic encounters, establishing a rich foundation for the journey ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFantasy literature
653 _aShort stories
653 _aSupernatural -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18730
999 _c60116
_d60116