Jerome, Jerome K. (Jerome Klapka) 1859-1927 creator text utu 2021 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Anthony John" by Jerome K. Jerome is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds the life of Anthony John Strong’nth’arm against the backdrop of Millsborough, exploring themes of class struggle, personal ambition, and the complexities of family life. As Anthony navigates a challenging upbringing marked by poverty and his father’s struggles as a mechanical engineer, readers are introduced to a rich cast of characters that shape his journey. At the start of the novel, we witness the birth of Anthony John in a poor household, setting the tone for his life of hardship and resilience. The narrative gives insight into his early years, depicting the dynamics between his parents and the environment that influences his growth. Anthony's father, John, embodies the futility of dreams unfulfilled, while his mother, strong but burdened, seeks a better future for their son. As the story progresses, Anthony develops a sense of self and ambition amidst the struggles of his family, showcasing his instinctive fight against the odds while grappling with larger questions about fate and destiny. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2021-10-04 Tim Lindell, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified City and town life -- Fiction Christian life -- Fiction England -- Social conditions -- 20th century -- Fiction PR Original publication data not identified 23007989 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66465 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66465 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134532.0 66465