The Business of Life by Robert W. Chambers
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| Author | Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William), 1865-1933 |
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| Illustrator | Gibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944 |
| Title | The Business of Life |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Business of Life" by Robert W. Chambers is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around James Philip Desboro, a man of leisure living in Westchester, as he navigates complex relationships, particularly with Mrs. Clydesdale, who visits him unexpectedly and reveals her troubled marriage. Through interactions with various characters, including Jacqueline Nevers, an antique dealer, the book explores themes of loyalty, love, societal expectations, and personal identity against the backdrop of a changing social landscape. At the start of the novel, Desboro is approached by Mrs. Clydesdale, an unhappy woman seeking refuge from her husband. Their tense conversation reveals her feelings of entrapment within a loveless marriage, and Desboro’s struggle with his past affection for her becomes evident. As their discussion unfolds, his internal conflicts about responsibility and honor come into play, revealing his complicated feelings about love and commitment. The narrative sets the stage for an exploration of Desboro's life choices, including his burgeoning contact with Jacqueline Nevers, who offers a contrasting perspective on passion and ambition. The unfolding drama promises an engaging look at the intersections of personal desires and societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Rich people -- Fiction |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | New York (State) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | Businesswomen -- Fiction |
| Subject | Husband and wife -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 43703 |
| Release Date | Sep 12, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 84 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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