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041 7 _aen
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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aLefevre, Edwin,
_d1871-1943
245 1 4 _aThe Last Penny
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-05-02
508 _aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by Google Books
520 _a"The Last Penny" by Edwin Lefevre is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Thomas Leigh, a recent college graduate who is confronted with the harsh realities of adulthood and responsibility after coming to terms with his strained relationship with his father. The opening chapters introduce Tommy as he reflects on his carefree college days and prepares for the challenges that await him at home, particularly a serious talk with his father about finances and expectations. At the start of the book, Tommy's life takes a significant turn as he wrestles with the revelation of his father's financial struggles, which complicates his transition into adulthood. The narrative captures Tommy's feelings of confusion and discomfort as he learns about the sacrifices his father made for him, including a deceptive financial history that has implications for Tommy's future. The opening sets the stage for Tommy's determination to prove himself, as he acknowledges the debt he owes for his upbringing and embarks on a journey to redefine his identity and establish independence in Dayton, Ohio. The mix of personal introspection and evolving family dynamics suggests a deeper exploration of themes such as sacrifice, love, and the quest for self-worth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFathers and sons -- Fiction
653 _aYoung men -- Fiction
653 _aFinance -- Fiction
653 _aBusiness -- Fiction
653 _aAutomobile industry and trade -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51966
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