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100 1 _aHuntley, Florence,
_d-1912
245 1 4 _aThe Gay Gnani of Gingalee; or, Discords of Devolution :
_bA Tragical Entanglement of Modern Mysticism and Modern Science
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-05-24
508 _aProduced by Charlene Taylor, Matthew Wheaton 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 Gay Gnani of Gingalee; or, Discords of Devolution" by Florence Huntley is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story intertwines themes of modern mysticism and scientific exploration through the lives of its characters, particularly focusing on Alonzo Leffingwell, a mystic who aspires to reach a higher understanding of life, and Bill Vanderhook, his more practical, down-to-earth friend. The book seems to delve into the contrasts between materialism and spirituality, as the characters navigate their relationships and ambitions within their small-town setting. The beginning of the novel introduces the reader to Alonzo and Bill, two childhood friends whose paths have diverged. While Bill has embraced conventional success as a druggist with aspirations of political power, Alonzo seeks enlightenment through mysticism. Their differing worldviews come into sharp contrast with the arrival of the alluring Imogene Silesia Sheets, who captures Bill's heart. As Alonzo unwittingly breaks his vow of celibacy upon seeing her, the narrative sets in motion a series of comedic and tragic events that explore their aspirations, relationships, and the pull of fate. The opening establishes the book's unique blend of humor and philosophical inquiry, promising readers a rich examination of human desires against the backdrop of mysticism and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aReligion and science -- Fiction
653 _aMysticism -- Humor
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42799
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