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A Mine Of Faults

A Mine Of Faults

Bain, F. W.

Hardcover

General Fiction

ISBN10: 054812714X
ISBN13: 9780548127148
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jul 25 2007
Pages: 136
Weight: 0.82
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Mine Of Faults is a book written by F. W. Bain, first published in 1904. The book is a collection of short stories that explore the complexities and contradictions of human nature. The stories are set in a variety of locations, from the bustling streets of London to the remote villages of India. Each story presents a different set of characters and situations, but all of them share a common theme: the flaws and imperfections that make us human. The book's title is derived from a quote by the philosopher and mathematician Blaise Pascal: The greatness of man is great in that he knows himself to be wretched. A tree does not know itself to be wretched. This quote reflects the book's central idea that it is our faults and weaknesses that make us truly human, and that we should embrace them rather than try to hide or deny them. The stories in A Mine Of Faults are both humorous and poignant, and they offer a unique perspective on the human condition. Some of the stories focus on love and relationships, while others explore themes of power, greed, and ambition. Throughout the book, Bain's writing is characterized by his keen observation of human behavior and his ability to capture the nuances of everyday life. Overall, A Mine Of Faults is a thought-provoking and engaging collection of stories that will appeal to anyone interested in exploring the complexities of human nature.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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