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100 1 _aPain, Barry,
_d1864-1928
245 1 0 _aIf Winter Don't :
_bA.B.C.D.E.F. Notsomuchinson
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aParody of A.S.M. Hutchinson's If winter comes.
500 _aRelease date is 2008-12-01
508 _aProduced by D Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"If Winter Don't" by Barry Pain is a satirical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative explores the absurdities of the social norms and marital dynamics of the time, centering on the hapless protagonist, Luke Sharper. Through a humorous lens, it examines Luke's struggles with his seemingly dispassionate wife and his yearning for a more vibrant life, juxtaposed against his mundane existence. The opening portion introduces Luke and his interactions with various characters, including his indifferent wife Mabel and others from their social circle. As Luke reflects on his marriage and the inadequacies of his domestic life, a backdrop of comedic misunderstandings and absurd situations unfolds—highlighting his frustration with Mabel's lack of enthusiasm for his whimsical ideas. This sets the stage for a commentary on marriage, personal aspirations, and the quirks of human relationships, all infused with a whimsical charm that invites readers to laugh at the absurdities of life and love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aParodies
653 _aHutchinson, A. S. M. (Arthur Stuart-Menteth), 1880-1971. If winter comes
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27375
999 _c68284
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