{ "item_title" : "By The Ionian Sea", "item_author" : [" George Gissing "], "item_description" : "By The Ionian Sea is a novel written by George Gissing, which was first published in 1901. The story is set in the Ionian Islands, which are located in the western part of Greece, and follows the life of a young Englishman named Harvey Rolfe. Harvey is an aspiring writer who travels to the islands in search of inspiration and adventure.During his stay, Harvey meets a variety of characters, including a beautiful Greek woman named Eudocia, who becomes the object of his affections. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Eudocia is already engaged to another man.As Harvey explores the islands, he also becomes involved in the political and social issues of the time, including the struggle for Greek independence from the Ottoman Empire. Through his experiences, Harvey begins to question his own beliefs and values, and ultimately learns valuable lessons about love, life, and the human condition.Overall, By The Ionian Sea is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that combines elements of romance, adventure, and social commentary. It is a testament to Gissing's skill as a writer and his ability to capture the complexities of the human experience.The waiter -- perhaps he was the landlord, I left this doubt unsolved -- brought me a cup of coffee; dirtier and more shabbily apparelled man I have never looked upon; viler coffee I never drank. Then I descended into the gloom of the street. The familiar odours breathed upon me with pungent freshness, wafted hither and thither on a mountain breeze. A glance upwards at the narrow strip of sky showed a grey-coloured dawn, prelude, I feared, of a dull day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers2.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/1/41/911/143/1419111434_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "20.95", "online_price" : "20.95", "our_price" : "20.95", "club_price" : "20.95", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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