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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aWinter, Alice Ames,
_d1865-1944
245 1 0 _aJewel Weed
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 2007-12-26
508 _aE-text prepared by Roger Frank and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net)
520 _a"Jewel Weed" by Alice Ames Winter is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Ellery Norris, a young man navigating life in the burgeoning western city of St. Etienne, as he interacts with various characters who influence his perspective on love, ambition, and personal growth. The narrative explores themes of societal expectations and the juxtaposition of eastern mysticism with western pragmatism through characters like the enigmatic Swami Ram Juna and the charming socialite Madeline Elton. The opening of the novel sets the stage during a reception hosted by Mr. Early, where Ellery Norris and his friend Richard Percival observe the mystical Swami Ram Juna, who captivates the audience with his philosophical discourse on the nature of existence and spiritual truths. Throughout the reception, Ellery's thoughts fluctuate between the allure of the Swami's teachings and the social dynamics amongst the guests, particularly focusing on his fascination with a young woman named Madeline Elton. Through deftly woven dialogues and rich descriptions, the initial chapters introduce the characters and their respective aspirations and beliefs, establishing a foundation for the interpersonal relationships that will develop throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPolitical fiction
653 _aMan-woman relationships -- Fiction
700 1 _aFisher, Harrison,
_d1875-1934
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23996
999 _c64998
_d64998