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100	1		_aBlackwood, Algernon, _d1869-1951
245	1	4	_aThe Promise of Air
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2011
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2011-01-31
508			_aE-text prepared by Lionel Sear
520			_a"The Promise of Air" by Algernon Blackwood is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers on Joseph Wimble, the only son of an analytical chemist, who is characterized by his placid nature and indifferent attitude toward life's expectations. Initially groomed for a successful societal role, Wimble's life takes a turn when he marries against his father's wishes, ultimately leading him on a path towards a deeper connection with the natural world, particularly the mysteries of bird life and the promise of air. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Joseph Wimble and his ambitions, influenced mainly by his father, who desires for him a suitable marriage and a gentleman's life. However, after secretly marrying the daughter of a corn-chandler, Joseph finds himself financially constrained yet emotionally fulfilled. His persistent fascination with birds symbolizes a longing for freedom and a connection to the air, representing a desire for transcendence beyond societal norms. As the narrative unfolds, Wimble's relationship with his wife, Joan, is explored against the backdrop of his yearning for an airy existence, highlighting themes of love, naturalism, and the pursuit of happiness through personal expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aFiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35132
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