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Shavings (1911)

Shavings (1911)

Richardson, Frank

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ISBN10: 1164083171
ISBN13: 9781164083177
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 98
Weight: 0.31
Height: 0.20 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Shavings is a novel written by Frank Richardson and published in 1911. The story revolves around the life of a young man named Joe who works as a carpenter in a small town in England. Joe is a hardworking and honest man who takes pride in his work and is respected by his colleagues. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he falls in love with the daughter of a wealthy landowner.Despite the class differences between them, Joe and the landowner's daughter, Mary, begin a secret romance. However, their relationship is discovered, and Mary's father forbids her from seeing Joe. Heartbroken, Joe leaves town and begins a new life in London.In London, Joe becomes involved in the world of politics and social reform. He becomes a passionate advocate for workers' rights and fights against the injustices of the capitalist system. However, he never forgets his love for Mary and longs to be reunited with her.The novel explores themes of social class, love, and the struggle for justice. It is a poignant and thought-provoking work that offers a glimpse into the lives of working-class people in early 20th century England. With its vivid characters and compelling storyline, Shavings is a classic work of English literature that continues to be read and enjoyed today.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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