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100 1 _aMerrick, Leonard,
_d1864-1939
245 1 4 _aThe Quaint Companions :
_bWith an Introduction by H. G. Wells
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 2013-09-01
508 _aProduced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)
520 _a"The Quaint Companions" by Leonard Merrick is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the complex dynamics of race, love, and societal expectations as revealed through the lives of its main characters, particularly Elisha Lee, a successful African American tenor, and his romantic interest, Ownie Tremlett, a white woman navigating her feelings in a prejudiced society. The opening of the novel presents a glimpse into Elisha Lee’s life after a concert, where he reflects on his past, particularly his youthful infatuation with Ownie, whom he has not seen for many years. Lee's interactions with fellow artists and his internal musings reveal layers of his character, showcasing his ambition, vulnerability, and the racial prejudices he faces in his professional life. As he reminisces about his first love amid his present circumstances, the narrative starts to weave in themes of longing, identity, and the impact of societal prejudice on personal relationships. The stage is set for a deep exploration of these intertwined lives, hinting at the challenges they will face in their quest for connection in a divided world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aRace discrimination -- Fiction
700 1 _aWells, H. G.
_q(Herbert George),
_d1866-1946
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43616
999 _c84455
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