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Title: The Grain of Dust: A Novel
Credits: Produced by Charles Keller and David Garcia
Summary: "The Grain of Dust: A Novel" by David Graham Phillips is a work of fiction written during the early 20th century. The novel introduces its readers to the contrasting lives of two characters: Miss Dorothea Hallowell, an unassuming young woman seeking employment, and Frederick Norman, a young and ambitious lawyer in a prestigious law firm. The narrative explores themes related to social class, ambition, and the complexities of human relationships. The opening of the novel presents the mundane circumstances under which Dorothea finds herself working at a large law firm in New York City. Her interactions are minimal, hinting at her self-effacing nature and the struggles she faces as a temporary employee. In contrast, Frederick Norman emerges as a dynamic character, displaying wit, ambition, and a certain ruthlessness in his professional ambitions. The reader witnesses their initial encounter, which is laden with an undercurrent of potential emotional complexity that might develop as the story unfolds. As Dorothea's character slowly reveals depth through her emotional struggles, Norman’s allure as both a charismatic leader and an enigmatic figure becomes apparent, setting the stage for their developing relationship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Phillips, David Graham, 1867-1911
Illustrator: Wenzell, A. B. (Albert Beck), 1864-1917
EBook No.: 430
Published: Dec 15, 2004
Downloads: 121
Language: English
Subject: Love stories
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Grain of Dust: A Novel
Credits: Produced by Charles Keller and David Garcia
Summary: "The Grain of Dust: A Novel" by David Graham Phillips is a work of fiction written during the early 20th century. The novel introduces its readers to the contrasting lives of two characters: Miss Dorothea Hallowell, an unassuming young woman seeking employment, and Frederick Norman, a young and ambitious lawyer in a prestigious law firm. The narrative explores themes related to social class, ambition, and the complexities of human relationships. The opening of the novel presents the mundane circumstances under which Dorothea finds herself working at a large law firm in New York City. Her interactions are minimal, hinting at her self-effacing nature and the struggles she faces as a temporary employee. In contrast, Frederick Norman emerges as a dynamic character, displaying wit, ambition, and a certain ruthlessness in his professional ambitions. The reader witnesses their initial encounter, which is laden with an undercurrent of potential emotional complexity that might develop as the story unfolds. As Dorothea's character slowly reveals depth through her emotional struggles, Norman’s allure as both a charismatic leader and an enigmatic figure becomes apparent, setting the stage for their developing relationship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Phillips, David Graham, 1867-1911
Illustrator: Wenzell, A. B. (Albert Beck), 1864-1917
EBook No.: 430
Published: Dec 15, 2004
Downloads: 121
Language: English
Subject: Love stories
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.