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By the World Forgot: A Double Romance of the East and West

    Cyrus Townsend Brady's By the World Forgot: A Double Romance of the East and West is a classic romance novel. It deals with man-woman relationships, Oceania, castaways and East and West.

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    About By the World Forgot: A Double Romance of the East and West

    "By the World Forgot: A Double Romance of the East and West" by Cyrus Townsend Brady is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a love triangle involving Stephanie Maynard, Derrick Beekman, and George Harnash, exploring themes of love, honor, and societal expectations. As the narrative unfolds, the tension between personal desires and familial obligations creates a compelling conflict that captures the reader's interest in the characters' fates. The opening of the novel introduces a passionate exchange between Derrick Beekman and Stephanie Maynard, depicting their emotional struggle against the backdrop of an impending marriage that Stephanie feels compelled to fulfill despite her love for Derrick. Throughout this initial section, it's made clear that their relationship is steeped in complexities — including familial ties and societal expectations — particularly as Derrick learns of Stephanie’s engagement to another man, which heightens the stakes. Stephanie's resistance to a loveless marriage and Derrick's desperation to win her back set the tone for the unfolding drama, especially as George Harnash, Derrick's best friend, enters the narrative with intentions that complicate matters even further.
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    Themes, setting & tropes

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    Subjects

    • Man-woman relationships
    • Oceania
    • Castaways
    • East and West

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    Who wrote By the World Forgot: A Double Romance of the East and West?

    By the World Forgot: A Double Romance of the East and West was written by Cyrus Townsend Brady.

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    It is usually shelved as Classic Love Stories.

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    Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

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    Readers who like it often enjoy Plays (36), The Blue Lagoon: A Romance and The Great Gatsby.

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