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100	1		_aBird, Frederic Mayer, _d1838-1908
245	1	2	_aA Pessimist in Theory and Practice
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2008-10-09
508			_aProduced by Colin Bell, Brett Fishburne and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"A Pessimist in Theory and Practice" by Robert Timsoll is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the character James Hartman, who has retreated to a secluded life in the woods, reflecting deeply on the nature of society and human existence. As he reconnects with an old college friend, the narrative explores themes of pessimism, societal norms, and the search for meaning in a seemingly chaotic world. The opening of the book introduces the interaction between the protagonist, Robert, and his old friend, Hartman, whom he encounters while on a fishing trip. Their dialogue reveals Hartman's disillusionment with societal expectations and his preference for the simplicity of nature over the complexities of urban life. The conversation touches on ambition, duty, and the intrinsic value of human connection, establishing Hartman as a complex character grappling with his place in the world. This sets the stage for a deeper exploration of both men's philosophies as their lives intertwine with women from their past, hinting at future complications and emotional dilemmas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aFiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26847
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