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Fame Is the Spur

Fame Is the Spur

Spring, Howard

Hardcover

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ISBN10: 1258859882
ISBN13: 9781258859886
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Oct 27 2013
Pages: 736
Weight: 2.52
Height: 1.56 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Fame Is The Spur is a novel written by Howard Spring that was first published in 1940. The book follows the life of a young man named Hamer Shawcross, who rises from humble beginnings to become a successful politician in England. The story is set against the backdrop of the early 20th century, and explores themes such as social class, politics, and the pursuit of power and fame.The novel begins with Hamer's childhood in a poor mining village in northern England. Despite his difficult upbringing, Hamer is determined to succeed in life and sets his sights on becoming a politician. He works hard to get an education and eventually lands a job as a journalist, where he begins to make a name for himself.As Hamer's career takes off, he becomes more and more ambitious, and is willing to do whatever it takes to get ahead. He becomes involved in the Labour Party, and rises through the ranks to become a Member of Parliament. However, his success comes at a cost, as he must make difficult choices and sacrifices along the way.Throughout the novel, Spring explores the complex relationships between power, fame, and personal fulfillment. Hamer's journey is a cautionary tale about the dangers of ambition and the importance of staying true to oneself. The book is a gripping and thought-provoking read that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of politics and power.This is a new release of the original 1940 edition.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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