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100	1		_aStacpoole, H. De Vere _q(Henry De Vere), _d1863-1951
245	1	4	_aThe man with a grouch
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2025
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
490	1		_aProduced from the Second January Number, 1929 issue of The Popular Magazine.
500			_aRelease date is 2025-03-08
508			_aRoger Frank and Sue Clark
520			_a"The Man with a Grouch" by H. De Vere Stacpoole is a novella set in the South Seas, likely written during the early 20th century. This story revolves around the themes of dissatisfaction and human nature, focusing on Christopher Flexner, a trader who has been dismissed from his position and finds himself reflecting on his life choices and circumstances as Christmas approaches in the midst of tropical beauty. The narrative follows Flexner as he navigates his emotional turmoil after losing his job while also dealing with thoughts of his home in England and the Christmas traditions he cherishes. His fortunes take a drastic turn when he unexpectedly discovers a mass of ambergris—an extremely valuable substance produced by sperm whales—while out on the sea. Though this newfound wealth could transform his circumstances, Flexner's underlying dissatisfaction continues to haunt him, highlighting a profound commentary on human nature and the paradox of finding happiness amid material success. Ultimately, the story delves into Flexner's struggle with his own grouchiness and his longing for a sense of contentment in life, regardless of the riches before him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cNew York: Street & Smith Corporation, 1929
653			_aShort stories
653			_aIslands of the Pacific -- Fiction
830		0	_aProduced from the Second January Number, 1929 issue of The Popular Magazine.
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75565
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