The Window-Gazer: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Window-Gazer is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Mackay, Isabel Ecclestone (1875–1928).
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"The Window-Gazer" by Isabel Ecclestone Mackay is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around Professor Benis Hamilton Spence, a psychologist with a dodgy sciatic nerve, who finds himself unexpectedly sidelined in a seaside town while waiting for a boathouse launch. The professor encounters the enigmatic Miss Farr and her peculiar father, Dr. Farr, amidst a blend of fog and whimsical charm, leading to intriguing dynamics centered around Professor Spence's quest for knowledge and Miss Farr's aspiration for freedom. At the start of the novel, Professor Spence arrives at Johnston's wharf only to be engulfed by a suddenly thick fog, which serves as both a literal and metaphorical barrier to connection. As he waits for a boat, he observes a mysterious girl, later revealed to be Desire Farr, also sitting on a keg. This chance encounter sparks an engaging dialogue between them, laying the groundwork for their relationship. The opening chapters explore Spence's humorous yet poignant predicament as he adjusts to his new surroundings and contemplates his purpose, alongside glimpses of Miss Farr's hidden desires and the oppressive aura of her father, which together hint at the larger themes of independence, dreams, and the complexities of human connection that will unfold throughout the book.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Window-Gazer
- Author credits: Mackay, Isabel Ecclestone (1875–1928)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Canada -- Fiction
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- Category: Novels
- Category: Romance
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