At the Relton Arms by Evelyn Sharp
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"At the Relton Arms" by Evelyn Sharp is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative begins with a reception in a musician's studio attended by a mix of socially obligated guests and his devoted pupils. Central to the unfolding drama are characters such as the passionate musician Digby Raleigh and the unconventional Lady Joan Relton, whose interactions set the stage for themes of love, artistic aspiration, and societal expectations.
At the start of the story, we are introduced to a crowded reception where the musician captivates his remaining students with his theories and compositions, while the restless Lady Joan challenges traditional ideas and boldly engages with Digby. Their playful banter reveals contrasting views on art, life, and the looming presence of societal norms. As the evening progresses, the tension between personal desires and external expectations becomes palpable, highlighted by the arrival of new characters and their complex interconnected relationships. This initial chapter lays the groundwork for the numerous emotional entanglements and moral dilemmas that will be explored throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Sharp, Evelyn, 1869-1955 |
|---|---|
| Title | At the Relton Arms |
| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 41403 |
| Release Date | Nov 18, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 267 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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