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_aBenson, E. F. _q(Edward Frederic), _d1867-1940 |
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| 245 | 1 | 2 | _aA Reaping |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2018 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2018-10-30 | ||
| 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"A Reaping" by E. F. Benson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative appears to explore themes of human relationships, introspection, and the interplay between life and death through the lens of its main characters, including individuals grappling with health issues and existential dilemmas. The story begins with a dinner conversation that highlights different attitudes toward health and mortality, setting the stage for deeper explorations of these topics. The opening of the book introduces us to a narrator reflecting on a dinner conversation with two friends: one obsessed with health and illness, while the other faces her incurable condition with a cheerful acceptance. This juxtaposition raises questions about the nature of life, suffering, and the human condition. As the narrator engages with their discussions, he finds himself drawn into thoughts about the value of life and the significance of everyday moments, contrasting the trivialities of health worries with the magnificence of music and art. The tone alternates between humor and philosophical musing, setting up a complex exploration of character dynamics and the exploration of existential themes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aDomestic fiction | ||
| 653 | _aCousins -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aEngland -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aHusband and wife -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aYouth and death -- Fiction | ||
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