Project Gutenberg 2021-06-18 Public domain in the USA. 182 Knox, Gilbert 1878 1965 The Land of Afternoon: A Satire Al Haines, Mark Akrigg, Jen Haines & the online Project Gutenberg team at https://www.pgdpcanada.net "The Land of Afternoon: A Satire" by Gilbert Knox is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work intends to use satire to critique certain aspects of social and political life in Canada, particularly as it relates to the experiences of its protagonist, Marjorie Dilling. The narrative focuses on Marjorie and her husband Raymond as they adjust to life in Ottawa after moving from the simpler environment of Pinto Plains. The opening of the novel immerses readers in the bustling Byward Market in Ottawa, setting a vivid scene for Marjorie, who struggles with feelings of isolation and culture shock. As she navigates the busy market, her attempts to shop for sweetbreads exemplify her discomfort in the city’s social scenes. The contrast between the vibrant yet harsh atmosphere of the market and Marjorie’s longing for the familiarity and warmth of her country home highlights her internal struggles. As the story progresses, Marjorie grapples with her new reality in the capital, yearning for connections and acceptance amidst the formal and often elitist society she faces. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 73.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Canada -- Fiction Satire, Canadian PS Text Category: Novels 566713 2025-07-26T05:52:53.690802 text/html 550093 2024-10-18T14:16:53 text/html 320036 2025-07-26T05:53:00.616839 application/epub+zip 329220 2025-07-26T05:52:54.842835 application/epub+zip 264913 2025-07-26T05:52:54.248810 application/epub+zip 494859 2025-07-26T05:53:05.668771 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 452984 2025-07-26T05:53:00.163767 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 388545 2022-09-29T13:51:20.030169 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 505201 2025-07-26T05:52:52.439867 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 485358 2024-10-18T14:16:53 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15906 2025-07-26T05:53:05.837753 application/rdf+xml 17819 2025-07-26T05:52:54.333807 image/jpeg 2676 2025-07-26T05:52:54.291804 image/jpeg 335474 2025-07-26T05:52:53.740834 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia