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_aHichens, Robert, _d1864-1950 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aTongues of Conscience |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2008-07-06 | ||
| 505 | 0 | _aSea change -- "William Foster" -- The cry of the child -- How love came to Professor Guildea -- The lady and the beggar. | |
| 508 | _aE-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Stephen Blundell, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) | ||
| 520 | _a"Tongues of Conscience" by Robert Hichens is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of guilt, remorse, and the human psyche as it delves into the lives of its main characters, including Rev. Peter Uniacke, a clergyman grappling with the darker nature of humanity, and Sir Graham Hamilton, a troubled painter haunted by his past actions and the consequences of his artistic ambitions. As they interact on a remote island, their conversations reveal profound reflections on life, death, and the nature of responsibility. The opening of the novel provides a rich and atmospheric introduction, setting the tone for the story. It begins with a striking contrast between the bustling nightlife of London and the quietude of the country, establishing a reflective mood. As Rev. Peter Uniacke contemplates the approaching night and the restless souls interred in the churchyard, he encounters Sir Graham Hamilton, who is trying to escape the pressures of fame and his own health struggles. Their ensuing dialogue touches upon themes of love, loss, and the burdens of guilt, particularly through Hamilton's recollections of a young boy, Jack, upon whose fate he feels responsible. This haunting narrative is punctuated with a sense of mystery and impending revelation, setting the stage for the unraveling of both characters' inner turmoil. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aManners and customs -- Fiction | ||
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