TY  - BOOK
AU  - Service,Robert W.
TI  - The pretender: A story of the Latin Quarter
AV  - PS 
PY  - 2022///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Authors -- Fiction
KW  - Americans -- France -- Fiction
KW  - Quartier latin (Paris, France) -- Fiction
KW  - Married men -- Fiction
N1  - Release date is 2022-08-27; D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive); Originally published; United States: Dodd, Mead and Company, 1914
N2  - "The Pretender: A Story of the Latin Quarter" by Robert W. Service is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of identity, ambition, and the clash between artistic ideals and commercial success. The protagonist, James H. Madden, is introduced as a wealthy and carefree young man wrestling with his literary aspirations while facing societal expectations.  The opening of the novel sets the stage for Madden's internal conflict as he relaxes in a comfortable club, reflecting on his life, financial security, and the paradox of living in ease while yearning for deeper artistic fulfillment. He joyfully recounts his happiness and fortune but soon reveals a sense of unease sparked by overheard conversation critical of his work. This leads him to doubt both himself and the legitimacy of his success, prompting thoughts of starting anew in London, where he imagines fighting for recognition in a more challenging environment. The beginning establishes a juxtaposition between his current luxurious but unfulfilling life and his potential future struggles, hinting at the protagonist's quest for authenticity and meaning in a world he feels disconnected from. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://archive.org/details/pretenderstoryof0000serv
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68849
ER  -