TY  - BOOK
AU  - Stacpoole,H.De Vere
TI  - The man with a grouch
T2  - Produced from the Second January Number, 1929 issue of The Popular Magazine
AV  - PR 
PY  - 2025///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Short stories
KW  - Islands of the Pacific -- Fiction
N1  - Release date is 2025-03-08; Roger Frank and Sue Clark; Originally published; New York: Street & Smith Corporation, 1929
N2  - "The Man with a Grouch" by H. De Vere Stacpoole is a novella set in the South Seas, likely written during the early 20th century. This story revolves around the themes of dissatisfaction and human nature, focusing on Christopher Flexner, a trader who has been dismissed from his position and finds himself reflecting on his life choices and circumstances as Christmas approaches in the midst of tropical beauty.  The narrative follows Flexner as he navigates his emotional turmoil after losing his job while also dealing with thoughts of his home in England and the Christmas traditions he cherishes. His fortunes take a drastic turn when he unexpectedly discovers a mass of ambergris—an extremely valuable substance produced by sperm whales—while out on the sea. Though this newfound wealth could transform his circumstances, Flexner's underlying dissatisfaction continues to haunt him, highlighting a profound commentary on human nature and the paradox of finding happiness amid material success. Ultimately, the story delves into Flexner's struggle with his own grouchiness and his longing for a sense of contentment in life, regardless of the riches before him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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ER  -