The Combined Maze by May Sinclair

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Author Sinclair, May, 1863-1946
Title The Combined Maze
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Summary "The Combined Maze" by May Sinclair is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows John Randall Fulleymore Ransome, affectionately known as Ranny, an ambitious young man wrestling with the constraints of his familial, societal, and personal expectations in Wandsworth, London. As a clerk confined to a dull routine, Ranny yearns for athletic prowess and a more vivid life, grappling with feelings for his friend Winny Dymond, who embodies the excitement he craves. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Ranny's background, touching upon his birth under unfortunate circumstances and his struggles against the legacy of his father's ineptness and alcoholism. Despite this, Ranny remains driven by a passion for physical fitness and the thrill of competition, a stark contrast to his mundane life. The opening details his fascination with the Polytechnic Gymnasium, a place that symbolizes his aspirations. The dynamic of his relationships is highlighted through his interactions with friends like Fred Booty and the elusive Winny, whose presence ignites a mixture of tenderness and complexity within him, setting the stage for further themes of adventure, youthful vigor, and the contrast between societal expectations and personal desires. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject London (England) -- Fiction
Subject Married people -- Fiction
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 28461
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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