000 02302cam a22003013u 4500
001 58517
003 UtSlPG
005 20260610134340.0
006 m
007 cr n
008 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d
040 _aUtSlPG
041 7 _aen
_2iso639-1
050 4 _aPR
100 1 _aYates, Edmund,
_d1831-1894
245 1 0 _aKissing the Rod: A Novel. (Vol. 1 of 3)
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 2018-12-22
508 _aProduced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by Google Books
520 _a"Kissing the Rod: A Novel" by Edmund Yates is a fiction work written in the mid-19th century. The narrative centers around Robert Streightley, a dedicated money-broker who seems to adhere strictly to the rigors of his profession, yet finds his life unexpectedly touched by a young woman named Katharine Guyon, whose presence begins to awaken feelings in him that he has not previously experienced. The story appears to explore themes of class disparity, ambition, and the transformative power of love within the bustling context of 1860s London. The opening of the novel introduces us to the character of Robert Streightley, a successful and industrious money-broker whose life is defined by work and responsibility. As he diligently manages his business, he unexpectedly encounters Katharine Guyon, the daughter of one of his clients, who seeks his assistance regarding a bill due on behalf of her father. Their initial meeting sparks a contemplation in Robert, revealing his contrasting world of business and the allure of Katharine's more carefree life. As the narrative unfolds, Robert grapples with feelings of admiration and jealousy, especially upon recognizing Katharine's interactions with other young men, notably the handsome Gordon Frere, while he navigates his feelings of inadequacy and longing within this new emotional landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEngland -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58517
999 _c99344
_d99344