02435cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000310012624500170015726400510017430000470022533600260027233700260029833800360032450000310036050802030039152012110059453400700180565300390187565300320191465300370194685600710198385600430205467195UtSlPG20260610134542.0mcr n260607r20221923utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a23002977  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aBenson, Stella,d1892-193314aThe Poor Man 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2022  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2022-01-18  aCarlos Colon, the University of California and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)  a"The Poor Man" by Stella Benson is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work explores the complexities of relationships and the internal struggles of its protagonist, Edward R. Williams, as he navigates life in post-war America. The narrative hints at themes of idealism, dislocation, and the quest for identity, suggesting a poignant commentary on both personal and societal issues of the time.  At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Edward R. Williams, who appears disengaged from his surroundings, absorbed in his thoughts and the aesthetic of a tailor's advertisement. His life unfolds in the picturesque backdrop of San Francisco, where he contrasts the beauty of the city with his feelings of isolation and anxiety. Amidst a lively gathering at a friend's social event, we see Edward grappling with his deafness, insecurities, and an earnest desire for connection, particularly with the enchanting Emily. The opening chapters effectively set the stage for Edward’s internal conflicts and his interactions with a colorful cast of characters, foreshadowing his journey of self-discovery and the exploration of intimate relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cUnited States: The Macmillan Company, 1923  aMan-woman relationships -- Fiction  aBritish -- China -- Fiction  aBritish -- California -- Fiction4 uhttps://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.b3811099&view=1up&seq=140uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67195