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100	1		_aBurnett, Frances Hodgson, _d1849-1924
245	1	1	_a"Surly Tim": A Lancashire Story
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 2007-11-04
508			_aProduced by David Widger
520			_a"Surly Tim": A Lancashire Story by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a poignant narrative likely written in the late 19th century. This tale takes the form of a novella, exploring themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human emotion set against the backdrop of a working-class Lancashire community. The story centers on the life of Tim Hibblethwaite, colloquially known as "Surly Tim," and delves into his misunderstood nature, revealing the tragic history that shapes his seemingly gruff exterior. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of Mester Doncaster, who has recently taken charge of a spinning factory. He encounters Tim, initially perceived as surly due to his reserved demeanor and social disconnect. As the story progresses, we learn of Tim's deep sorrow stemming from the loss of his wife, Rosanna, and their son, Wattie. Tim's life is marked by a heart-wrenching past, where he deals with the complexities of love, loss, and the harshness of societal judgments. Their reunion is tainted by tragedy, revealing the cruel vagaries of fate and the inexorable passage of time. The story culminates in a tragic yet transcendent conclusion, as Tim moves beyond his earthly suffering into a moment of heartfelt reunion with his lost family, shedding light on the profound connections that endure even in death. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aShort stories
653			_aManners and customs -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23324
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