02349cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000550011324500260016826400510019430000470024533600260029233700260031833800360034449000810038050000310046150800300049252012200052253400700174265300180181265300380183083000810186885600430194999900190199275565UtSlPG20260610134740.0mcr n260607r20251929utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aStacpoole, H. De Vereq(Henry De Vere),d1863-195114aThe man with a grouch 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2025  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier1 aProduced from the Second January Number, 1929 issue of The Popular Magazine.  aRelease date is 2025-03-08  aRoger Frank and Sue Clark  a"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.)  pOriginally published:cNew York: Street & Smith Corporation, 1929  aShort stories  aIslands of the Pacific -- Fiction 0aProduced from the Second January Number, 1929 issue of The Popular Magazine.40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75565  c116290d116290