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The Ne'Er-Do-Much (1918)

Autor Eleanor Hallowell Abbott
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 29 ian 2010
The Ne¿¿¿¿¿¿¿Er-Do-Much is a novel written by Eleanor Hallowell Abbott and published in 1918. The story is set in a small New England town and follows the life of a young man named Joel Pepper. Joel is known in the town as a ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ne¿¿¿¿¿¿¿er-do-much,¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ someone who lacks ambition and is content to live a simple life.Despite his lack of motivation, Joel is a kind and gentle soul who is beloved by his family and friends. He spends his days helping out on his family¿¿¿¿¿¿¿s farm and enjoying the simple pleasures of life. However, when a wealthy young woman named Phronsie Pepper comes to town, Joel¿¿¿¿¿¿¿s life is turned upside down.Phronsie is the daughter of a wealthy businessman and has come to the town to escape the pressures of her privileged life. She is immediately drawn to Joel¿¿¿¿¿¿¿s simple way of life and the two begin a friendship that quickly turns into something more.As their relationship blossoms, Joel begins to realize that he wants more out of life than just the simple pleasures he has always known. He begins to dream of a better future for himself and for Phronsie, and he sets out to make those dreams a reality.The Ne¿¿¿¿¿¿¿Er-Do-Much is a heartwarming story about love, ambition, and the power of dreams. It is a timeless tale that will resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds. Abbott¿¿¿¿¿¿¿s writing is both beautiful and engaging, and she creates a vivid and memorable world in which her characters can thrive. This book is a must-read for anyone who loves a good story about the human spirit and the power of love.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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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781120908063
ISBN-10: 112090806X
Pagini: 162
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 9 mm
Greutate: 0.25 kg
Editura: Kessinger Publishing

Notă biografică

Eleanor Hallowell Abbott was an American writer born on September 22, 1872, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Known for her engaging storytelling and distinctive style, she was a frequent contributor to The Ladies' Home Journal and gained recognition for her novels, short stories, and essays. Abbott was educated at the prestigious Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, which helped shape her literary career. In 1908, she married Fordyce Coburn, with whom she shared a life in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, where she passed away on June 4, 1958, at the age of 85. Throughout her life, Abbott explored themes of love, personal growth, and the complexities of the human condition in her writing. Her work was appreciated for its emotional depth and insightful portrayal of characters, especially women navigating societal expectations. Abbott's father, Edward Abbott, was an important influence in her life, and she built a reputation for her strong voice in both fiction and non-fiction. Though not as widely known today, her contributions to early 20th-century American literature remain significant in capturing the sensibilities of her time.