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The Great Accident (1920)

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The Great Accident is a novel written by Ben Ames Williams and published in 1920. The story revolves around the life of a young man named Hugh Paret, who is born into a wealthy family and grows up in a privileged environment. However, as he grows older, he becomes disillusioned with his life and the society he lives in.The novel is set in the early 20th century and explores themes of class, wealth, and social mobility. It follows Hugh's journey as he tries to find his place in the world and navigate the complexities of love, family, and career.The plot of the novel is centered around a tragic accident that occurs in Hugh's life, which serves as a turning point for him. The accident forces him to confront his own mortality and reevaluate his priorities, leading him to make some difficult decisions about his future.Throughout the novel, Williams employs vivid and descriptive language to paint a picture of the world that Hugh inhabits. He also delves into the psychology of his characters, exploring their motivations and innermost thoughts.Overall, The Great Accident is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of early 20th century America.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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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781163951736
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 416
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x22 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 553 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 22. januar 2025
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The Great Accident is a novel written by Ben Ames Williams and published in 1920. The story revolves around the life of a young man named Hugh Paret, who is born into a wealthy family and grows up in a privileged environment. However, as he grows older, he becomes disillusioned with his life and the society he lives in.The novel is set in the early 20th century and explores themes of class, wealth, and social mobility. It follows Hugh's journey as he tries to find his place in the world and navigate the complexities of love, family, and career.The plot of the novel is centered around a tragic accident that occurs in Hugh's life, which serves as a turning point for him. The accident forces him to confront his own mortality and reevaluate his priorities, leading him to make some difficult decisions about his future.Throughout the novel, Williams employs vivid and descriptive language to paint a picture of the world that Hugh inhabits. He also delves into the psychology of his characters, exploring their motivations and innermost thoughts.Overall, The Great Accident is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of early 20th century America.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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