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100 1 _aLever, Charles,
_d1806-1872
245 1 0 _aDavenport Dunn, a Man of Our Day. Volume 1 (of 2)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-05-11
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"Davenport Dunn, a Man of Our Day" by Charles James Lever is a novel written in the mid-19th century. Set against the backdrop of picturesque Como and involving elements of social commentary, it introduces readers to various characters involved in the hydropathic resort scene, hinting at themes of health, wealth, and society's complexities. At its center is Mr. Davenport Dunn, whose influence and reputation seem to permeate the interactions and opinions of those around him. At the start of the story, the idyllic setting of Como is adeptly described, serving as a luxurious escape for its eclectic guests. The narrative introduces several key characters, including Lord Lackington, who embodies the old-school gentleman, and others like Mr. Spicer and the O'Reilly family, who add a layer of diverse dynamics to the plot. The conversations among the visitors reveal their varying motivations for being at the resort, from aspirations of health to social pretensions, while anticipation builds around the soon-to-arrive Mr. Dunn, indicating his significant presence in the intertwined lives of these characters. The intricate social interactions and the commentary on societal norms create a rich tapestry for readers to explore throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCapitalists and financiers -- Fiction
653 _aAristocracy (Social class) -- Great Britain -- Fiction
700 1 _aBrowne, Hablot Knight,
_d1815-1882
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32341
999 _c73187
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