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100 1 _aZangwill, Israel,
_d1864-1926
245 1 0 _aMerely Mary Ann
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
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-12-10
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"Merely Mary Ann" by Israel Zangwill is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the interactions between Lancelot, a struggling musician living in a modest lodging house, and Mary Ann, the unassuming and hard-working servant in the household. Through their encounters, the book explores themes of class disparity, ambition, and the human condition against the backdrop of South London life. The opening of the novel introduces Lancelot as he navigates his mundane existence filled with music and creative aspirations. It portrays his first meetings with Mary Ann, initially noting her humble station and the drudgery of her daily tasks. Lancelot's interactions reveal a mixture of condescension and reluctant admiration for Mary Ann's character. As he grapples with his own artistic struggles, the dynamic between them begins to shift, leaving readers curious about their evolving relationship and the potential emotional undercurrents between a man striving for greatness and a girl labeled merely by her common name. This exploration of their lives offers a poignant reflection on the themes of worth and recognition in a world constrained by social class. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aComposers -- Fiction
653 _aMusicians -- Fiction
653 _aWomen household employees -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20078
999 _c61363
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