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The Man Of Straw (1896)

The Man Of Straw (1896)

Pugh, Edwin William

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Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1437324002
ISBN13: 9781437324006
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Nov 26 2008
Pages: 388
Weight: 1.14
Height: 0.80 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Man of Straw is a novel written by Edwin William Pugh and published in 1896. The story revolves around a young man named Harold Ainsworth, who has inherited a large fortune from his father. However, he is not happy with his life and feels that he has not earned his wealth. He decides to give away his fortune and start a new life as a poor man.Harold's decision creates a stir in the society, and many people try to dissuade him from his plan. However, he remains resolute and begins his new life as a laborer in a factory. He faces many challenges and hardships, but he remains committed to his decision.As the story progresses, Harold's past catches up with him, and he realizes that he cannot escape his past by giving away his fortune. He also discovers that his decision to live as a poor man was not entirely his own, and he was influenced by the people around him.The Man of Straw is a thought-provoking novel that explores the themes of wealth, identity, and the human condition. It is a compelling read that will leave readers contemplating the meaning of life and the choices they make.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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