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100	1		_aHorniman, Roy, _d1874-1930
245	1	0	_aIsrael Rank
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2024
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2024-03-05
508			_aBrian Raiter
520			_a"Israel Rank: The Autobiography of a Criminal" by Roy Horniman is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows the life of Israel Rank, a character whose upbringing, social aspirations, and eventual criminality shape his journey through society, exploring themes of identity, ambition, and morality. The opening of the novel establishes a somber and reflective tone, introducing readers to Israel Rank’s childhood in a drab suburban setting. Through vivid descriptions, we gain insight into his family life and the dull, unremarkable environment that forms the backdrop to his early years. The narrative transitions into the events surrounding his birth, highlighting his Jewish heritage and the complexities of his family dynamics. As the protagonist reflects on his experiences and feelings, we sense a deep desire for significance and status, foreshadowing the moral deviations he may pursue in his quest for a more exalted life. The stage is set for a character who grapples with the tension between societal expectations and personal ambition, leaving readers intrigued about the choices that will ultimately define him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cLondon: Chatto & Windus, 1907
653			_aHumorous stories
653			_aDetective and mystery stories
653			_aCriminals -- Fiction
856	4		_uhttps://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/011986037
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73104
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