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100	1		_aScargill, William Pitt, _d1787-1836
245	1	0	_aRank and Talent; A Novel, Vol. 2 (of 3)
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2014
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2014-02-24
508			_aProduced by Heather Clark, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520			_a"Rank and Talent; A Novel, Vol. 2" by William Pitt Scargill is a fictional narrative written in the early 19th century. The novel delves into the societal intricacies of London, exploring themes of class, ambition, and social standing through the character Philip Martindale and his interactions with various figures in high society. The narrative also introduces familial dynamics and romantic elements, particularly regarding the relationships of Martindale and the implications of his ambitious aspirations. The opening of the novel describes the bustling return of society to London after the country season, setting the stage for social rivalries and aspirations. We are introduced to Mr. Martindale, who is preparing to take his daughter Clara to a party hosted by Sir Gilbert Sampson. The dynamic reveals Martindale's cynical perspective on high society and his reluctance to engage with those he considers beneath him, while his cousin Philip faces pressures related to his rank and financial dependencies. Philip's qualms about his status and romantic entanglements foreshadow his struggles to navigate the expectations of aristocracy while exploring the social landscape influenced by wealth and privilege. The exploration of these intertwined relationships creates a rich backdrop for the continuing journey of ambition and class distinction. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aEngland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44996
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