Contango is a book by James Hilton. Hilton was an English novelist and playwriter. Excerpt: "Gathergood was forty-nine, and had spent a quarter of a century invarious parts of the East. He ha
Contango is a book by James Hilton. Hilton was an English novelist and playwriter. Excerpt: "Gathergood was forty-nine, and had spent a quarter of a century invarious parts of the East. He had never married, nor had rumourever associated him with a woman, white or coloured. He was awarethat women did not particularly care for him, and he had neverfound their indifference hard to endure. With men, individualmen, he had sometimes wished he could become more intimate, buteven the wish for this had rarely been enough to make for keendisappointment."In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
