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_aBisland, Elizabeth, _d1861-1929 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Secret Life: Being the Book of a Heretic |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2014 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2014-06-24 | ||
| 508 | _aE-text prepared by Clarity, MWS, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries (https://archive.org/details/toronto) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Secret Life: Being the Book of a Heretic" by Elizabeth Bisland is a collection of personal essays written in the early 20th century. The work delves into profound themes of individuality, societal norms, and the hidden thoughts and experiences that individuals often keep to themselves. The opening chapters introduce intriguing reflections led by a somewhat cynical narrator, touching on her secret life and societal conventions. The beginning of the book reveals the narrator's struggle with her hidden thoughts and desires, leading her to start a diary where she can explore her innermost views without fear of judgment. This moment sets the tone for the explorations that follow, as she reflects on the contradictions of life, human behavior, and societal expectations. Through anecdotes and philosophical musings, she provides a meditation on the nature of truth and the facades that people present in everyday life, suggesting a deep yearning for authenticity amidst societal pretense. This initial exploration offers a sophisticated glimpse into the narrator's psyche, hinting at the broader themes that Bisland will explore throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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