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Autobiography Of A Pocket-Handkerchief

Autobiography Of A Pocket-Handkerchief

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Humor

Publisher Price: $15.99

ISBN10: 9375555224
ISBN13: 9789375555223
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Published: Nov 1 2025
Pages: 136
Weight: 0.36
Height: 0.32 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Autobiography of a pocket-handkerchief introduces a narrative shaped through the viewpoint of an object that observes human society with quiet insight and gentle satire. The opening presents the unusual narrator reflecting on its origins, tracing a simple beginning as natural material before being transformed into an item of refinement in a distant shop. Through this perspective, the story begins to explore ideas of pride, identity, and worth, revealing how even an overlooked object can bear witness to emotional depth and social tension. Early reflections highlight contrasts between humble origins and elevated surroundings, using this journey to comment on class distinctions and shifting political climates. The handkerchief's desire to be valued for more than appearance hints at broader questions about how individuals navigate expectations and status. As the narrative unfolds, the initial focus on observation and introspection sets the stage for a wider exploration of social change, human behavior, and the subtle connections that link personal experience with larger cultural forces.

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