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Arlen, Michael
1895
1956
Kouyoumdjian, Dikran
Kouyoumjian, Dikran
Kuyumjian, Dikran
Guyumchean, Tigran
Guyumchyan, Tigran
Guyumchian, Tigran
Guyumjyan, Tigran
Kuyumchean, Dikran
Kuyumcuyan, Dikran
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May Fair : $b being an entertainment purporting to reveal to gentlefolk the real state of affairs existing in the very heart of London during the fifteenth and sixteenth years of the reign of His Majesty King George the Fifth: together with suitable reflections on the last follies, misadventures and galanteries of these charming people
$aNYC :$bGeorge H. Doran Company, $c1925.
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"May Fair" by Michael Arlen is a fictional work written in the early 20th century. The story seems to explore the lives and social dynamics of London society during the reign of King George V. It delves into the lives of various characters, including a young writer and members of the aristocracy, while weaving together themes of romance, chivalry, and the complexities of social class. At the start of "May Fair," readers are introduced to a young writer who embarks on a walk through London, reflecting on his relationship with his father, a bankrupt baronet. The writer's routine walk takes a turn when he notices a delicate hand holding a flower from a window, sparking his imagination and a sense of romantic longing. This moment sets the tone for the entanglements of love and social commentary that unfold, including the potential for a grand ball and a duel that intertwines the destinies of the characters and explores the nuances of their relationships. The whimsical narrative invites readers into a world of charm and intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/mayfair0000mich
20230201110045arlen
1925
US
Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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London (England) -- Fiction
Great Britain -- History -- George V, 1910-1936 -- Fiction
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Category: Romance
Category: Novels
Category: British Literature
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