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100 1 _aService, Robert W.
_q(Robert William),
_d1874-1958
245 1 4 _aThe pretender: A story of the Latin Quarter
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-08-27
508 _aD A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Pretender: A Story of the Latin Quarter" by Robert W. Service is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of identity, ambition, and the clash between artistic ideals and commercial success. The protagonist, James H. Madden, is introduced as a wealthy and carefree young man wrestling with his literary aspirations while facing societal expectations. The opening of the novel sets the stage for Madden's internal conflict as he relaxes in a comfortable club, reflecting on his life, financial security, and the paradox of living in ease while yearning for deeper artistic fulfillment. He joyfully recounts his happiness and fortune but soon reveals a sense of unease sparked by overheard conversation critical of his work. This leads him to doubt both himself and the legitimacy of his success, prompting thoughts of starting anew in London, where he imagines fighting for recognition in a more challenging environment. The beginning establishes a juxtaposition between his current luxurious but unfulfilling life and his potential future struggles, hinting at the protagonist's quest for authenticity and meaning in a world he feels disconnected from. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Dodd, Mead and Company, 1914
653 _aAuthors -- Fiction
653 _aAmericans -- France -- Fiction
653 _aQuartier latin (Paris, France) -- Fiction
653 _aMarried men -- Fiction
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/pretenderstoryof0000serv
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68849
999 _c109653
_d109653