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050 4 _aPR
100 1 _aBaring, Maurice,
_d1874-1945
245 1 0 _aPassing By
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 2013-05-12
508 _aProduced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive - Cornell University)
520 _a"Passing By" by Maurice Baring is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book centers around Godfrey Mellor, who provides a glimpse into his life and the people around him through diary entries. Set against a backdrop of early 1900s London, the narrative explores themes of relationships, social interactions, and the nuances of human affection, particularly focusing on the enigmatic Mrs. Housman. At the start of the novel, Godfrey Mellor begins documenting his experiences as he observes his acquaintances, notably the Housmans, who are preparing to return from Egypt. The opening passages introduce a cast of intriguing characters who converge at various gatherings, including a housewarming party where Mrs. Housman’s musical talent is admired. Godfrey reflects on social dynamics, his silent but acute observations of relationships, and budding affections, particularly concerning Mrs. Housman, whose beauty and talent leave a lasting impression. The tone is both observational and intimate, setting the stage for deeper explorations of love and social intricacies in a time marked by class and artistic engagement. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMarried people -- Fiction
653 _aEpistolary fiction
653 _aDiary fiction
653 _aMan-woman relationships -- Fiction
653 _aEngland -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction
653 _aCatholics -- England -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42702
999 _c83541
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