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Rejected Of Men: A Story Of Today (1903)

AUTHOR Pyle, Howard
PUBLISHER Kessinger Publishing (09/10/2010)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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Rejected Of Men: A Story Of Today is a novel written by Howard Pyle and first published in 1903. The book tells the story of a young man named John Grayson who, after losing his job and his girlfriend, becomes disillusioned with society and decides to live as a hermit in the woods. However, he soon finds himself drawn back into the world when he meets a group of socialists who are fighting for the rights of the working class. As John becomes more involved in their cause, he begins to question his own beliefs and the values of the society he has rejected. The novel explores themes of class struggle, social justice, and individualism, and offers a critique of the capitalist system. With its vivid characters and powerful message, Rejected Of Men remains a thought-provoking and relevant work of fiction over a century after its initial publication.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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ISBN-13: 9781163902974
ISBN-10: 1163902977
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 284
Carton Quantity: 30
Product Dimensions: 6.00 x 0.60 x 9.00 inches
Weight: 0.84 pound(s)
Country of Origin: US
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Literary Collections | General
Literary Collections | Historical
Dewey Decimal: FIC
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Rejected Of Men: A Story Of Today is a novel written by Howard Pyle and first published in 1903. The book tells the story of a young man named John Grayson who, after losing his job and his girlfriend, becomes disillusioned with society and decides to live as a hermit in the woods. However, he soon finds himself drawn back into the world when he meets a group of socialists who are fighting for the rights of the working class. As John becomes more involved in their cause, he begins to question his own beliefs and the values of the society he has rejected. The novel explores themes of class struggle, social justice, and individualism, and offers a critique of the capitalist system. With its vivid characters and powerful message, Rejected Of Men remains a thought-provoking and relevant work of fiction over a century after its initial publication.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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Author: Pyle, Howard
Howard Pyle was a successful American author and illustrator, many of whose books are aimed at younger readers. After only a few formal lessons in artistic techniques, Pyle initially began his career creating illustrations for magazines, finally publishing his first work in Harper s Weekly at the age of twenty-five. Pyle s career took off, and he was soon creating his own stories and publishing illustrated books for children. His most famous work is The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood, which was the first cohesive retelling of the medieval legend of Robin Hood. His other famous works include Men of Iron, a tale about knighthood, and a four-volume collection about King Arthur. Howard Pyle died in Florence in 1911 at the age of fifty-eight.
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