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The Croakers (1860)

The Croakers (1860)

Drake, Joseph Rodman
Halleck, Fitz-Greene

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General Fiction

ISBN10: 054862660X
ISBN13: 9780548626603
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Oct 17 2007
Pages: 204
Weight: 0.67
Height: 0.47 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Croakers is a novel written by American poet and author Joseph Rodman Drake, first published in 1860. The book is a satirical comedy that pokes fun at the pessimistic attitudes and negative outlooks of certain members of society. The title Croakers refers to these individuals who are constantly complaining and finding fault in everything around them.The story takes place in New York City during the early 19th century and follows the lives of a group of friends, including the protagonist, John Hazard. Hazard is a young lawyer who is determined to succeed in his career and make a name for himself in society. However, he is constantly surrounded by the Croakers, who discourage him at every turn and try to convince him that he will never succeed.Throughout the novel, Hazard and his friends navigate the challenges of love, work, and social status, all while dealing with the constant negativity of the Croakers. The book is filled with witty dialogue, humorous situations, and clever observations about human nature.Overall, The Croakers is a lighthearted and entertaining read that offers a satirical commentary on the pessimistic attitudes that can hold people back in life. It is a classic work of American literature that is still relevant today, reminding readers to stay positive and optimistic in the face of adversity.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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