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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aMcCall, Sidney,
_d1865-1954
245 1 4 _aThe Breath of the Gods
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-03-18
508 _aE-text prepared by D Alexander, Ernest Schaal, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)
520 _a"The Breath of the Gods" by Sidney McCall is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book appears to explore themes of cultural identity and social expectations through its main characters, particularly Gwendolen Todd, the daughter of a senator, and her Japanese friend Yuki Onda. Set against the backdrop of an extravagant coming-out party, the narrative hints at the intertwining lives and complex relationships formed between American and Japanese characters in a politically charged environment. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the bustling atmosphere of Senator Cyrus C. Todd’s home as it prepares for his daughter's debut into society. The vivid descriptions set the scene for a lavish celebration filled with light, flowers, and music. Gwendolen is portrayed as a beautiful yet somewhat spoiled young lady, excited about the party and her friend Yuki, who represents a different cultural background. As guests begin to arrive, Yuki's unease regarding societal norms and international tensions becomes palpable, particularly with her reaction to the Russian ambassador. The early chapters hint at the complex dynamics of friendship, cultural identity, and the looming influence of political issues on personal lives, setting the stage for further developments in their intertwined destinies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aJapan -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42365
999 _c83204
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