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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aChambers, Robert W.
_q(Robert William),
_d1865-1933
245 1 4 _aThe Adventures of a Modest Man
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-09-12
508 _aProduced by Annie R. McGuire. This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print archive.
520 _a"The Adventures of a Modest Man" by Robert W. Chambers is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative appears to follow the life of an ordinary man addressing his mundane existence and unexpected events, starting with a humorous account involving his purchase of a pig, which leads him to reflect on the ruts of daily life and ultimately consider a journey to Paris with his daughters. The protagonist's interactions indicate themes of social dynamics, personal identity, and the pursuit of change, set against a backdrop of family and societal pressures. The opening of the novel introduces us to the main character, who is engaged in a conversation with his friend Gillian about the recent acquisition of a pig. This seemingly trivial event is intertwined with reflections on life in their Long Island community, which the narrator finds stifling. As the chapter unfolds, the man grapples with the idea of heading to Paris after a comical night involving the pig's misadventures, which leads to a decision to travel with his daughters. The narrative sets a light-hearted tone while hinting at deeper themes of personal growth and exploration, establishing a foundation for the character's modest adventures ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHumorous stories
653 _aLove stories
653 _aFathers and daughters -- Fiction
653 _aParis (France) -- Fiction
653 _aStorytelling -- Fiction
653 _aAmericans -- France -- Fiction
653 _aNew York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
700 1 _aFrederick, Edmund,
_d1870-1949
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43702
999 _c84541
_d84541