Adam's Sons (1906)
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ISBN10: 1120137713
ISBN13: 9781120137715
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 24 2009
Pages: 130
Weight: 0.40
Height: 0.28 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781120137715
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 24 2009
Pages: 130
Weight: 0.40
Height: 0.28 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Adam's Sons is a novel written by Arthur Garfield Learned and published in 1906. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the lives of two brothers, Adam and Seth, who are the sons of a wealthy and influential businessman. Adam is the older brother and the heir to his father's fortune, while Seth is the younger brother who struggles to find his place in the family and in society.The novel explores themes of family dynamics, social class, and the pursuit of wealth and power. Adam, the successful and ambitious brother, is portrayed as ruthless and self-centered, while Seth, the more compassionate and empathetic brother, is often overlooked and undervalued by his family and peers.As the story unfolds, the brothers' paths diverge, with Adam becoming increasingly involved in his father's business and Seth pursuing a career in medicine. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and obstacles, including romantic entanglements and financial setbacks.Ultimately, Adam's Sons is a cautionary tale about the dangers of prioritizing material success over personal relationships and moral values. The novel paints a vivid picture of a rapidly changing America at the turn of the 20th century and offers a timeless commentary on the human condition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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