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100 1 _aJerome, Jerome K.
_q(Jerome Klapka),
_d1859-1927
245 1 4 _aThe Soul of Nicholas Snyders; Or, The Miser of Zandam
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c1997
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 1997-04-01
508 _aProduced by Ron Burkey, Amy Thomte, and David Widger
520 _a"The Soul of Nicholas Snyders; Or, The Miser of Zandam" by Jerome K. Jerome is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Nicholas Snyders, a cruel and miserly man living in Zandam, who is presented with an unusual opportunity to exchange his malevolent soul for a more virtuous one. The book delves into themes of redemption, the nature of the soul, and the consequences of one's actions. The narrative centers around Nicholas Snyders, who has lived a life dominated by greed and cruelty. One day, he encounters a mysterious pedlar who offers him a chance to have a soul exchanged with a young sailor, Jan, who aspires to marry the lovely orphan, Christina. After some contemplation, Nicholas makes the exchange, which transforms his demeanor and leads him to become kinder and more generous. However, as Nicholas begins to embrace his new life, Jan, now possessing Snyders' old soul, reverts to his former self, becoming hard-hearted and greedy. The story culminates in a confrontation, leading to irreversible changes for all characters involved and illustrating how the soul's true identity can significantly impact one's life and relationships. Ultimately, the book poses thought-provoking questions about identity, virtue, and the potential for change within us all. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFiction
653 _aShort stories
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/869
999 _c42988
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