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100 1 _aArlen, Michael,
_d1895-1956
245 1 4 _aThe London Venture
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-07-31
508 _aProduced by Clarity, Ernest Schaal, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"The London Venture" by Michael Arlen is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative explores themes of love, identity, and the complexities of urban life through the introspective thoughts of its protagonist, who reflects on his experiences in London and the relationships that shape him. Central to the story is the character Shelmerdene, a captivating woman whose allure and detachment dramatically influence the narrator's perspective on life and love. At the start of the novel, the narrator reminisces about his departure from London, initially feeling relief at leaving behind its “monotonous routine.” However, as he travels, he begins to feel regret for leaving the city and contemplates returning. He recalls his early days in London, where he grappled with loneliness and the challenge of establishing his identity as an Armenian amidst a bustling society. His thoughts continuously drift to Shelmerdene, whose enigmatic nature epitomizes the complicated relationships he navigates, encapsulating themes of beauty, desire, and the ephemeral nature of connections. This opening sets the tone for a reflective journey through emotional landscapes that highlight the struggle for connection in an often indifferent world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLondon (England) -- Fiction
653 _aLove stories
700 1 _aSevier, Michel,
_d1886-
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40375
999 _c81214
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