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100 1 _aCrawford, F. Marion
_q(Francis Marion),
_d1854-1909
245 1 2 _aA Rose of Yesterday
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 2012-10-09
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"A Rose of Yesterday" by F. Marion Crawford is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds around the character of Sylvia, who is navigating her feelings towards her guardian, Colonel Wimpole, amidst themes of love, loss, and social expectations. The story explores the complexities of their relationship as Sylvia, an impressionable young woman, grapples with emotions that intertwine affection with the looming specter of age and societal constraints. The opening of the novel introduces Sylvia in a personal moment with Colonel Wimpole, as they discuss an etching depicting a noble knight and the deeper meanings it may hold. Their dialogue hints at Sylvia's infatuation with the ideals of heroism and love, while Colonel Wimpole reflects on his past and the unfulfilled promises rooted in his experiences of war and honor. As the narrative develops, the emotional tension between them is palpable, with themes of unreciprocated love and the weight of societal norms coming into play, especially as Sylvia mistakes Wimpole’s fatherly affection for something more. The delicate balance between youth and age, destiny, and the longing for love sets the stage for a compelling exploration of human relationships and the challenges of defining true passion within societal confines. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMarried women -- Fiction
653 _aMan-woman relationships -- Fiction
653 _aDivorce -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41009
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