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041 7 _aen
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050 4 _aPR
100 1 _aBenson, E. F.
_q(Edward Frederic),
_d1867-1940
245 1 0 _aPeter
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2018-07-22
508 _aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Peter" by E. F. Benson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds against the backdrop of post-World War I London, exploring themes of youth, love, and societal expectations. The main character, Peter Mainwaring, navigates complex relationships with his friend Nellie Heaton, who is engaged to someone else, and grapples with feelings of ennui and uncertainty about the future. The opening of the novel introduces Peter and Nellie, who find themselves in a suffocating social setting filled with middle-aged adults discussing mundane issues. Through their playful banter, they reveal their youthful perspectives and existential concerns, especially regarding Nellie’s impending marriage. The chapter captures the disconnection between generations, as Peter reflects on the frivolity of the adult world while pondering his own feelings for Nellie. Their dialogue touches on themes of love, friendship, and the weight of societal norms, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of their relationship as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMan-woman relationships -- Fiction
653 _aHusband and wife -- Fiction
653 _aLondon (England) -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57568
999 _c98397
_d98397