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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aJames, Henry,
_d1843-1916
245 1 4 _aThe Birthplace
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
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 2017-07-09
508 _aProduced by Chris Blanton, with proofreading by Thomas L. Blanton
520 _a"The Birthplace" by Henry James is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around Morris and Isabel Gedge, a couple who find themselves presented with a seemingly miraculous opportunity to take on the warden position at the birthplace of a renowned poet. As they explore their new roles, the Gedges grapple with their complex emotions and the expectation surrounding their management of this historically significant site. At the start of the novel, the Gedges receive an unexpected offer from their ambitious friend Mr. Grant-Jackson, who seeks to install them as caretakers of a place of immense literary fame. They reflect on their past experiences, particularly their earlier struggles in life, and gradually find themselves exhilarated yet apprehensive about the new responsibility they face. As they contemplate the implications of their new appointment, Morris's anxieties and hopes intertwine, leading to discussions with Isabel about their suitability for the task at hand. The beginning of the story sets the stage for deeper explorations of identity, ambition, and the impact of history on personal lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Homes and haunts -- England -- Stratford-upon-Avon -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55078
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