The City of Beautiful Nonsense by E. Temple Thurston
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| Creator | Thurston, E. Temple (Ernest Temple), 1879-1933 |
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| Title | The City of Beautiful Nonsense |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Summary | "The City of Beautiful Nonsense" by E. Temple Thurston is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around John Grey, a journalist navigating life's struggles in London, and introduces a lady who prayed to St. Joseph, hinting at themes of poverty, desire, and the serendipitous nature of human connection. The narrative is rich with character studies, depicting both the struggles of the financially burdened and the pursuit of dreams amidst life's chaotic backdrop. The opening of the book presents a vivid scene on the eve of St. Joseph’s Day, exploring the varied motivations and backgrounds of people gathered in a chapel to pray for prosperity. Among the characters are a wealthy stock-broker, a young woman in a strong fur coat, and Grey himself, who observes them all. Each character reflects on their own sense of poverty, both materially and spiritually. The seemingly mundane act of lighting candles in prayer becomes a catalyst for deeper connections, setting the stage for John Grey’s chance meeting with the lady in the chapel—a meeting that intertwines their fates in the City of Beautiful Nonsense. As the story unfolds, it hints at a journey of romance and the quest for understanding and fulfillment in a world filled with contradictions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Venice (Italy) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Authors -- Fiction |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 41752 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 115 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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