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100 1 _aSnaith, J. C.
_q(John Collis),
_d1876-1936
245 1 4 _aThe Undefeated
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-10-24
508 _aD A Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress)
520 _a"The Undefeated" by J. C. Snaith is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story presents Mr. William Hollis, a greengrocer, as he navigates themes of failure, societal expectations, and the weight of personal and family legacy against the backdrop of a brewing war. The book provides a character study of Hollis, whose introspective nature leads him to reflect on his disappointments and aspirations, making him both relatable and tragic. At the start of the story, the oppressive heat of a summer day sets the stage in a small garden where William Hollis converses with his neighbor, Mr. Goldman. Hollis expresses his disdain for the mundane concerns of business, reminiscing about cricket and contemplating larger issues, including international tensions brewing in Europe. As a poignant reminder of his lack of success, Hollis reflects on his past aspirations and relationships—especially with his estranged wife, Melia, and her domineering father, Mr. Munt. The narrative unfolds with moments of light-hearted banter, revealing Hollis's complex struggles with his identity and the social class hierarchy he feels trapped within, all while hinting at the upcoming turmoil of World War I. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- England -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63546
999 _c104370
_d104370