The Chronic Loafer (1900)

The Chronic Loafer (1900)

Nelson Lloyd

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
ISBN:
9780548879801
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The Chronic Loafer is a novel written by American author Nelson Lloyd and published in 1900. The story follows the life of a young man named Jack who is known for his laziness and lack of ambition. Despite having a wealthy family, Jack refuses to work or take any responsibility, instead spending his days idling and enjoying the pleasures of life.As the novel progresses, Jack’s behavior begins to catch up with him. His family grows tired of his laziness and refuse to support him any longer. Jack is forced to find a job and support himself, but his lack of experience and work ethic make it difficult for him to succeed.Throughout the novel, Jack struggles to find his place in the world and overcome his chronic laziness. He faces many challenges and setbacks, but eventually learns the value of hard work and determination.The Chronic Loafer is a humorous and insightful look at the dangers of idleness and the importance of taking responsibility for one’s own life. It is a timeless tale that continues to resonate with readers today.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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