02624cam a22003493u 4500 55535 UtSlPG 20260610134259.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Courlander, Alphonse, 1881-1914 Mightier than the Sword Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-09-13 Produced by Clarity, Lucia Rockaiova and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "Mightier than the Sword" by Alphonse Courlander is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story opens with Mr. Pride, a newspaper journalist, who frantically rushes through London to catch the last train home after an evening spent at a high-profile dinner event. It quickly becomes apparent that this work will delve into the life and challenges of journalists, as well as explore the dynamics within the bustling world of Fleet Street, where news and ambition intertwine. The opening of the novel introduces us to Tommy Pride as he navigates the complexities of life as a reporter. After a long day filled with interviews and social engagements, he finds himself in a rush, reflecting on the competitive and often precarious nature of his profession. Through his interactions with fellow journalists in the lift and on the train, we begin to see different attitudes towards their careers, from Pride's determination to succeed to the naivety of younger reporters like Cannock. He is also introduced as a character who finds solace in the familiarity of his routine, underscoring the stark contrast between the romantic notions of journalism and the gritty realities that accompany it. This opening effectively sets the stage for a narrative that promises to unpack the journalism profession during a transformative period in England's history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified London (England) -- Fiction Paris (France) -- Fiction Newspapers -- Fiction Reporters and reporting -- Fiction Journalism -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55535 96366 96366