Balloons

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bibesco, Elizabeth, 1897-1945

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Balloons" by Elizabeth Bibesco is a collection of stories written in the early 20th century. The work showcases the author's keen observation of human emotions and relationships, focusing on various characters navigating life's complexities, desires, and unfulfilled aspirations. The opening portions introduce Miss Wilcox, a character reflecting on her past and current state of existence, revealing themes of longing, loss, and the pursuit of love amidst societal expectations. At the start of "Balloons," we are introduced to Miss Wilcox, a woman who struggles with her identity after being left a small fortune and dealing with the engagement of her youthful friend, Vera. The narrative follows her internal conflict as she grapples with feelings of inadequacy and desire for connection, once filled with youthful brightness but now feeling disconnected from the world. As she ventures to London, her journey through the fog symbolizes her search for renewal and understanding, culminating in a poignant reflection on what could have been, all while she adapts to her newfound life as Mrs. Demarest, embodying the complex layers of her character. The opening sets the tone for a blend of introspective storytelling and social commentary that is likely to resonate with readers interested in character-driven narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Haven

Two Paris episodes

Courtship

"Do you remember ...?"

The martyr

A motor

The masterpiece

Tea time

The end

Misunderstood

Counterpoint

Villegiatura

Auld lang syne

Two taxi drives

A touch of spring

Fido and Ponto.

Credits:

Produced by Kathryn Lybarger and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 74.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2005-02-23