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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aOrcutt, William Dana,
_d1870-1953
245 1 4 _aThe Spell
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 2011-03-18
508 _aProduced by David Clarke, eagkw and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"The Spell" by William Dana Orcutt is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in an Italian setting, weaving together themes of love, intellectual pursuit, and personal growth, as seen through the lives of the main characters, Helen and Jack Armstrong, who are newlyweds exploring their relationship amid historical and cultural treasures. The narrative promises an exploration of how the past influences the present, particularly through Helen's struggle between embracing her husband's scholarly interests and her own love for modern life. At the start of the novel, we meet the Armstrongs, who are enjoying a picturesque excursion in Tuscany. Jack's deep appreciation for the classics and ancient humanism contrasts with Helen's preference for the present, setting the stage for their dynamic relationship. During their exploration, they discuss the significance of their surroundings and the weight of history, highlighting both the beauty of their Italian environment and Helen’s candid reflections about marriage and change. As they embark on their honeymoon in Florence, the contrasts between their personalities and interests become evident, foreshadowing potential conflicts and personal growth as they navigate their new life together. The chapter captures the essence of the time and place while hinting at deeper emotional and intellectual explorations yet to unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMarried people -- Fiction
653 _aMan-woman relationships -- Fiction
653 _aAmericans -- Italy -- Fiction
653 _aHoneymoons -- Fiction
700 1 _aHammond, Gertrude Demain,
_d1862-1952
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35607
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