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The Gentleman from San Francisco, and Other Stories is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Bunin, Ivan Alekseevich (1870–1953). The listed translation credits are Lawrence, D. H. (David Herbert) (1885–1930); Koteliansky, S. S. (Samuel Solomonovitch) (1880–1955); Woolf, Leonard (1880–1969).
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"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.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Gentleman from San Francisco, and Other Stories
- Author credits: Bunin, Ivan Alekseevich (1870–1953)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Lawrence, D. H. (David Herbert) (1885–1930); Koteliansky, S. S. (Samuel Solomonovitch) (1880–1955); Woolf, Leonard (1880–1969)
Catalogue subjects
- Bunin, Ivan Alekseevich, 1870-1953 -- Translations into English
- Soviet Union -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Russian Literature
- Category: Short Stories
- Nobel Prizes in Literature
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