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100 1 _aJames, G. P. R.
_q(George Payne Rainsford),
_d1801?-1860
245 1 2 _aA Whim, and Its Consequences :
_bCollection of British Authors Vol. CXIV
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-04-10
508 _aProduced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by Google Books (the New York Public Library)
520 _a"A Whim, and Its Consequences" by G. P. R. James is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The book explores themes of life and death through its characters, including a young man witnessing the body of a deceased individual and reflecting on their connection. The intricate nature of human relationships and the impact of fate is highlighted, as well as the juxtaposition of grief and the pursuit of purpose. The opening of the novel sets a somber tone as it begins with a midnight scene in a solitary room where a man gazes mournfully at a corpse, highlighting themes of mortality and reflection on past connections. This transition leads to the introduction of a wayfarer, who embarks on a journey through a desolate landscape, confronting the elements and engaging in a conversation about their stories of resilience and despair. The contrast between the tranquility of death and the struggles of the living is underscored, with characters beginning to forge bonds that may hold significance for their futures. As the story unfolds, it seems to promise an exploration of how individual whims can alter one's fate and intertwine lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51715
999 _c92549
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