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100 1 _aKruckvich, Francis
245 1 2 _aA Hero and a Great Man
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-08-01
520 _a"A Hero and a Great Man" by Francis Kruckvich is a poetic narrative that illustrates themes of greatness, knowledge, and the contrasting nature of heroism and ambition. Written in the early 21st century, this book combines elements of storytelling with an underlying moral lesson, focusing on how individuals can perceive greatness in different ways. The text explores the quest for recognition and the complexities associated with being considered a “great man” in society. The story unfolds in a troubled town where a self-proclaimed great man seeks admiration and power, often overshadowing a quiet, intelligent individual referred to as the "freak." The great man initially presents himself as a problem-solver during a flood crisis, but his reliance on eloquent speech and charisma leads him to twist ideas originally proposed by the freak. As the narrative progresses, the freak, who possesses true knowledge and insight, ultimately discovers the source of the flooding problem, while the great man’s bravado begins to crumble under pressure. Despite the great man's eventual victory, the tale highlights the importance of recognizing true heroism, suggesting that wisdom and humility often come from those who are overlooked by society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPoetry
653 _aStories in rhyme
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13075
999 _c54469
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