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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aGrant, Robert,
_d1852-1940
245 1 4 _aThe Opinions of a Philosopher
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-10-09
508 _aE-text prepared by Al Haines
520 _a"The Opinions of a Philosopher" by Robert Grant is a humorous novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds through the perspective of Fred, a self-proclaimed non-philosopher who reflects on the challenges and ironies of middle-class family life, centered around his wife Josephine and their four children. The story explores themes of personal philosophy, parenting, marital dynamics, and societal expectations, offering a light-hearted look at domestic life through the lens of a man grappling with his evolving role and identity. The opening of the book introduces Fred as he humorously contemplates his newfound philosophical outlook as he enters middle age. He reflects on various aspects of his family life, including his wife's insistence on attending church and the chaos caused by their children, particularly a memorable incident involving his son Fred and an encounter with a fisherman. Grant's writing captures the comedy of errors that often accompanies family life, as Fred recognizes his struggle to practice the ideals he espouses. The initial chapters establish the playful tone of the narrative as Fred navigates his domestic challenges, with a blend of self-awareness and amusing introspection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFamily life -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19509
999 _c60887
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