When A Man’s Single A Tale Of Literary Life

When A Man’s Single A Tale Of Literary Life

J. M. Barrie

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Double9 Books LLP
Año de edición:
2025
ISBN:
9789371811354
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When a man’s single: A tale of literary life presents a study of transformation sparked by loss, ambition, and quiet resilience. It begins in a small town where an incident involving a missing child reflects the deeply woven bonds of community life. Against this backdrop, the narrative shifts focus to a man attempting to rebuild himself through a career in journalism. His journey away from the familiar rhythms of rural life into the complexities of urban literary circles becomes an exploration of personal reinvention. As the story moves into the realm of letters and pressrooms, it draws attention to the interplay between internal grief and external progress, where the protagonist must learn to balance creative pursuit with moral responsibility. The tale does not romanticize the literary profession; instead, it critiques its pressures, contradictions, and compromises. Yet, through the lens of modest victories and humane choices, it offers a portrayal of quiet dignity, anchoring its central character in the complicated reality of starting anew while still bearing the weight of an unresolved past.

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