The Advancing Hour (1920)

The Advancing Hour (1920)

Norman Hapgood

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781437103021
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The Advancing Hour is a novel written by Norman Hapgood and published in 1920. The story revolves around the character of John Sargent, a successful businessman who is struggling to balance his personal life and professional career. Sargent is married to a woman named Alice, but their marriage is strained due to his long work hours and frequent business trips.As the story progresses, Sargent becomes increasingly disillusioned with his life and begins to question the value of his work. He starts to feel that his success is hollow and that he has sacrificed too much for his career. Meanwhile, Alice begins to resent her husband’s absence and starts to drift away from him emotionally.The novel explores themes of love, marriage, and the pursuit of success. It also delves into the societal pressures that can drive individuals to prioritize their careers over their personal lives. Through Sargent’s journey, the book asks readers to consider the true cost of ambition and the importance of finding balance in life.Overall, The Advancing Hour is a thought-provoking novel that offers insight into the complexities of modern life and the challenges of maintaining healthy relationships in a fast-paced world.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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