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100 1 _aBenson, E. F.
_q(Edward Frederic),
_d1867-1940
245 1 4 _aThe Angel of Pain
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 2013-11-17
508 _aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Angel of Pain" by E. F. Benson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a lush summer garden and centers around Philip Home, a successful man often perceived as brusque and unsympathetic, yet who reveals a more intimate side with a close circle of friends and family. The narrative explores themes of love, societal expectations, and the complex dynamics of relationships against a backdrop of nature and beauty. The opening of the novel depicts a serene summer afternoon, where Philip is in his meticulously cultivated garden, reflecting on his prosperous life and the love he feels for Madge Ellington. His interactions with his mother, Mrs. Home, provide insights into his character and hints at his emotional depth. As they discuss their guests, including the enigmatic Hermit and artistic Evelyn Dundas, both characters become evocative representatives of different lifestyles and philosophies. The scene is painted vividly with rich descriptions of flowers, the warm atmosphere, and intellectual banter, setting the stage for the unfolding relationships and tensions among the characters throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTriangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction
653 _aMan-woman relationships -- Fiction
653 _aMarriage -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44210
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