02274cam a22003133u 4500 41817 UtSlPG 20260610133945.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Page, Thomas Nelson, 1853-1922 John Marvel, Assistant Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-01-10 Produced by D Alexander, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "John Marvel, Assistant" by Thomas Nelson Page is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around John Marvel, an ambitious and somewhat conceited young man navigating his college years and the social hierarchy of the time, while also delving into themes of friendship, prejudice, and personal failure. As he confronts various challenges, Marvel's relationships with his peers, especially with his Jewish roommate Wolffert, highlight the complexities of racial and cultural identities in that era. At the start of the story, the protagonist reflects on his upbringing as the only surviving child from a distinguished family, setting the stage for his journey through college life. He recounts his initial failure to connect with his roommate, Wolffert, who faces discrimination as a Jew. This introduction establishes the social dynamics and the internal struggles of the characters, particularly Marvel's inadequacies contrasted with Wolffert's brilliance and determination. Their interactions set the tone for Marvel's self-discovery, as he begins to grapple with his own biases and the consequences of his actions. The opening chapters lay a foundation for exploring themes of identity and redemption throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fiction Flagg, James Montgomery, 1877-1960 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41817 82656 82656