02105cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000470011324500160016026400510017630000470022733600260027433700260030033800360032650000310036250800260039352011760041953400450159565300250164065300250166565300290169085600430171999900170176220807UtSlPG20260610133459.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aBarrie, J. M.q(James Matthew),d1860-193710aBetter Dead 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-03-13  aProduced by Al Haines  a"Better Dead" by J. M. Barrie is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Andrew Riach, a young Scotchman who moves to London with aspirations of becoming a private secretary and a writer. The narrative touches upon themes of love, ambition, existential dread, and the absurdities of societal expectations, particularly as Riach grapples with his feelings for Clarrie and his place in the bustling city.  The beginning of "Better Dead" introduces Andrew Riach on the cusp of a significant transition, having just left his home in a small Scottish village for the vastness of London. His internal conflict about his relationship with Clarrie, coupled with his uncertainty about love and ambition, sets the stage for the novel. Through interactions with the minister and reflections on his past, Andrew reveals his complex character—an idealistic yet troubled man. As he navigates rejection in his job search and contemplates deeper societal issues, the opening establishes the foundation for his journey, hinting at future encounters that will challenge his values and aspirations in the big city. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aYoung men -- Fiction  aCourtship -- Fiction  aGreat Britain -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20807  c62042d62042