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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aCrawford, F. Marion
_q(Francis Marion),
_d1854-1909
245 1 0 _aPaul Patoff
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-10-03
508 _aE-text prepared by Bruce Albrecht, Chuck Greif, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Paul Patoff" by F. Marion Crawford is a fictional novel written in the late 19th century. The story likely revolves around the complex relationships between the Patoff brothers, Paul and Alexander, set against the backdrop of the mystique and cultural richness of Constantinople. At the heart of the narrative is Paul, a young man working in the Russian embassy, grappling with his emotions and the consequences of his brother's impulsive actions, which culminate in a significant crisis. The opening of the novel introduces Paul Patoff amidst a contemplative moment in the Valley of the Sweet Waters, where he narrates the tale he's been asked to tell. Through rich imagery and metaphoric language, a sense of foreboding is established, hinting at themes of love, rivalry, and the nature of life itself. As Paul reflects on the wind's melancholic message, we are introduced to his younger brother, Alexander, who arrives for a visit after their mother's travels for health. The brothers' dynamic is quickly established, characterized by a tension stemming from their differing temperaments and the shadow of their mother's favoritism towards Alexander. The narrative unfolds into a risky encounter involving a mysterious veiled woman, escalating into a predicament that forces Paul to confront his brother's recklessness and their complex bond. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTurkey -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22879
999 _c63975
_d63975