The Gentleman from San Francisco, and Other Stories by Ivan Alekseevich Bunin

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Author Bunin, Ivan Alekseevich, 1870-1953
Translator Koteliansky, S. S. (Samuel Solomonovitch), 1880-1955
Translator Lawrence, D. H. (David Herbert), 1885-1930
Translator Woolf, Leonard, 1880-1969
Title The Gentleman from San Francisco, and Other Stories
Note Reading ease score: 71.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Note Translation of Gospodin iz San Frantsisko.
Contents The gentleman from San Francisco -- Gentle breathing -- Kasimir Stanislavovitch -- Son.
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Summary "The Gentleman from San Francisco, and Other Stories" by Ivan Alekseevich Bunin is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The titular story revolves around a wealthy American man from San Francisco who embarks on a luxurious European holiday with his wife and daughter, filled with high expectations and material comforts. The narrative captures the contrasts between the gentleman's affluent life and the realities of the world around him, hinting at themes of existential reflection and the transient nature of pleasure. The opening of the collection sets the stage for "The Gentleman from San Francisco," detailing the protagonist's journey as he and his family prepare for an extravagant European tour. As they set sail on the luxurious liner "Atlantis", the atmosphere is vibrant and filled with opulence, yet the harsh, stormy weather foreshadows the underlying struggles and discontent of his life. The narrative unfolds to illustrate the gentleman's preparation for leisure, while subtly contrasting his self-importance with the indifference of the world, ultimately suggesting that the journey may not lead to the fulfillment he anticipates. As they arrive in Naples, the complications of travel and a sudden shift in mood introduce a sense of foreboding that unfolds over the course of the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Subject Soviet Union -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject Bunin, Ivan Alekseevich, 1870-1953 -- Translations into English
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