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Lesser Destinies (1899)

Lesser Destinies (1899)

Gordon, Samuel

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Biographies GeneralFiction AnthologiesCivil War Period (1850-1877)

ISBN10: 116491099X
ISBN13: 9781164910992
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 314
Weight: 0.93
Height: 0.66 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Lesser Destinies is a novel written by Samuel Gordon and published in 1899. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the lives of several characters from different social classes in London. The main theme of the book is the struggle of these characters to find meaning and purpose in their lives.The novel opens with the story of a young man named John, who is struggling to find work and support his family. He becomes involved in a group of anarchists who are planning a revolution, but he soon realizes that their methods are violent and misguided.Another character in the book is a wealthy businessman named Henry, who is unhappy with his life and feels trapped by his social status. He becomes involved in a scandalous affair with a younger woman, which leads to his downfall.The book also explores the lives of several women, including a young actress named Maud, who is trying to make a name for herself in the theater, and a working-class woman named Mary, who is struggling to provide for her children.Throughout the novel, the characters face various challenges and obstacles, but ultimately they are all searching for a sense of purpose and fulfillment in their lives. The book is a poignant portrayal of the human condition and the struggles that people face in their quest for happiness and meaning.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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