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100 1 _aStephens, James,
_d1882-1950
245 1 4 _aThe Demi-gods
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-08-11
508 _aProduced by spend, Ernest Schaal, 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"The Demi-gods" by James Stephens is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows a ragged traveler named Patsy Mac Cann and his daughter Mary as they navigate a world infused with magical realism. The story is set amid the lush Irish landscape and blends mythology with the daily struggles of its characters, particularly exploring themes of hunger, desire, and companionship. The opening of the book introduces us to Patsy Mac Cann and his daughter Mary as they engage in a whimsical dialogue about their donkey and their meager food supplies. Their banter sets a humorous tone while also revealing their simple, country living conditions. As twilight descends, they encounter three angels who have descended to earth. These celestial beings initiate a moment of wonder and curiosity, both for the Mac Canns and themselves, which transitions them into a deeper exploration of existence, leading to unexpected companionship and shared experiences. The initial interactions between the characters demonstrate a blend of lightheartedness and profundity, suggesting themes of connection and the search for sustenance—both physical and spiritual—as they journey through life together. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIreland -- Fiction
653 _aTramps -- Fiction
653 _aAngels -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46558
999 _c87397
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