This Is the End: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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This Is the End is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Benson, Stella (1892–1933).
Catalogue synopsis
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"This Is the End" by Stella Benson is a novel that was written during the early 20th century, specifically in the time of World War I. The book seems to explore themes of idealism and existential questioning through its central character, Jay, a bus conductor who challenges societal norms and her family's conventional expectations. Her journey embodies a quest for meaning amid chaos, particularly in a world turned upside down by war and personal conflicts. The opening of the novel introduces Jay as a unique character with a penchant for questioning everything around her. We see her political and philosophical outlook manifested in her refusal to accept societal conventions, which ultimately leads her to leave her family behind. As the narrative unfolds, we also meet her family, which includes various relatives characterized by their own quirks and less-than-perfect dynamics, each with differing views on life and morality. The beginning sets a rich atmosphere of introspection that hints at Jay's secret world, her desire for freedom, and the exploration of deep existential themes against the backdrop of an uncertain and changing society. The conflicts introduced promise a layered narrative filled with the struggle between individual desires and societal pressures.
Book and edition facts
- Title: This Is the End
- Author credits: Benson, Stella (1892–1933)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- London (England) -- Fiction
- Young women -- Fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
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