The Chronic Loafer (1900)
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ISBN10: 1164175378
ISBN13: 9781164175377
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 274
Weight: 0.81
Height: 0.58 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781164175377
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 274
Weight: 0.81
Height: 0.58 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Chronic Loafer is a novel written by Nelson Lloyd and originally published in 1900. The story follows the life of a young man named George Graham who is struggling to find his place in the world. George is a chronic loafer, constantly wandering from one job to the next and never quite able to settle down.Despite his lack of ambition, George is a likable character who manages to charm his way into the hearts of those around him. He has a talent for storytelling and a knack for finding humor in even the most dire situations. Along the way, George meets a cast of colorful characters, including a wealthy heiress, a struggling artist, and a group of bohemian intellectuals.As the story unfolds, George begins to realize that his aimless wandering is not just a product of his own laziness, but a symptom of a larger societal problem. The novel is a commentary on the changing social and economic landscape of America at the turn of the century, and the struggle of young people to find their place in a rapidly changing world.Overall, The Chronic Loafer is a charming and insightful novel that offers a unique perspective on the challenges of growing up and finding one's place in the world. It is a timeless tale that is sure to resonate with readers of all ages.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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