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_aOppenheim, E. Phillips _q(Edward Phillips), _d1866-1946 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Moving Finger |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2009 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2009-12-31 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by D Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"The Moving Finger" by E. Phillips Oppenheim is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins with a philosophical dialogue between two characters, a boy named Bertrand Saton and a gentleman named Henry Prestgate Rochester, discussing dreams, aspirations, and the stark reality of life. The prologue sets the stage for themes of ambition, societal expectations, and the poignant desire for freedom from life's constraints. The opening of the book introduces us to Bertrand Saton, a young and introspective boy staying at a convalescent home, who finds solace in the twilight as he contemplates his unfulfilled desires and dreams for a life beyond his current constraints. Rochester, a man of means, encounters Saton while out shooting and strikes up a conversation which quickly becomes a deep reflection on life's purpose and the value of imagination versus reality. Their interaction reveals Saton’s yearning for a better life and Rochester's somewhat detached yet intrigued perspective. This dialogue hints at a complex interplay of fate and personal choices that will unfold as Saton's story progresses, leading to significant developments in his life and those around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aDetective and mystery stories | ||
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30811 |
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