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050		4	_aPS
100	1		_aKing, Basil, _d1859-1928
245	1	4	_aThe Empty Sack
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2011
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2011-09-12
508			_aDarleen Dove, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"The Empty Sack" by Basil King is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around Josiah Follett, a middle-aged bank clerk facing the impending threat of dismissal due to age and perceived incompetence amid a harsh business environment. The story explores themes of economic struggle, familial responsibility, and the conflicts arising from class differences, particularly through the intersects of the Follett and Collingham families. The opening of the novel introduces Josiah Follett, who is about to meet his employer, Mr. Collingham, regarding a potential raise that he desperately needs. As he prepares for this daunting encounter, the narrative shifts slightly to Miss Ruddick, the efficient secretary, who coldly facilitates the meeting, aware of the tough realities of business. Josiah's journey is marred by his inner turmoil over providing for his family while grappling with the threat of unemployability. The chapter sets the tone for a story deeply rooted in the struggles of working-class individuals against the indifference of corporate America, foreshadowing the challenges Josiah and his family will face as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aFiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37412
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