The Adventures of a Modest Man by Robert W. Chambers
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| Author | Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William), 1865-1933 |
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| Illustrator | Frederick, Edmund, 1870-1949 |
| Title | The Adventures of a Modest Man |
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| Summary | "The Adventures of a Modest Man" by Robert W. Chambers is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative appears to follow the life of an ordinary man addressing his mundane existence and unexpected events, starting with a humorous account involving his purchase of a pig, which leads him to reflect on the ruts of daily life and ultimately consider a journey to Paris with his daughters. The protagonist's interactions indicate themes of social dynamics, personal identity, and the pursuit of change, set against a backdrop of family and societal pressures. The opening of the novel introduces us to the main character, who is engaged in a conversation with his friend Gillian about the recent acquisition of a pig. This seemingly trivial event is intertwined with reflections on life in their Long Island community, which the narrator finds stifling. As the chapter unfolds, the man grapples with the idea of heading to Paris after a comical night involving the pig's misadventures, which leads to a decision to travel with his daughters. The narrative sets a light-hearted tone while hinting at deeper themes of personal growth and exploration, establishing a foundation for the character's modest adventures ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Humorous stories |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Fathers and daughters -- Fiction |
| Subject | Paris (France) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Storytelling -- Fiction |
| Subject | Americans -- France -- Fiction |
| Subject | New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 43702 |
| Release Date | Sep 12, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 144 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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