Bøger af Owen Johnson

Four young men, college chums, come to New York, each with his eyes fixed on a career. The ambition of each is the same, to make money. They differ only in their ideas of the best way to "make it." The particular one of the quartet fixed on as hero, Thomas Beauchamp Crocker, familiarly known as Bojo, goes into Wall street. He Is turned from the ways of speculation not by failure but by success. He makes a quarter of a million and the manner in which it is won and the resulting suicide of one of the men he has helped ruin, sicken him. He leaves the path of easy money determined to begin at the bottom and work up. His love affairs and those of another member of the group are introduced to enliven the story.

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Max Fargus is a novel written by Owen Johnson that tells the story of a young man named Max who is trying to make his way in the world. The book follows Max as he leaves his small town in search of adventure and success in the big city. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a beautiful woman named Helen, who becomes his love interest. Max also encounters a number of challenges and obstacles, including financial difficulties and personal setbacks. Despite these challenges, Max remains determined to succeed and eventually achieves his goals. The book is a classic coming-of-age story that explores themes of ambition, love, and perseverance. It is a compelling read that is sure to resonate with anyone who has ever struggled to find their place in the 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.

The Eternal Boy: Being The Story Of The Prodigious Hickey is a novel written by Owen Johnson in 1909. The book is a coming-of-age story that follows the life of a young boy named Hickey. Hickey is a prodigious child who possesses a remarkable talent for music, art, and literature. He is also known for his youthful appearance, which does not seem to age as he grows older.As Hickey navigates his way through life, he encounters a variety of challenges and obstacles. He struggles to find his place in the world and to come to terms with his unique abilities. Along the way, he meets a cast of characters who shape his journey, including his family, friends, and mentors.The novel explores themes of youth, talent, and the passage of time. It also delves into the complexities of human relationships and the ways in which they can both inspire and complicate our lives.Overall, The Eternal Boy is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a compelling portrait of a young man's journey to adulthood. 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.

""The Wasted Generation"" by Owen Johnson is a novel that explores the lives of young people living in New York City during the early 20th century. The story follows a group of friends as they navigate the challenges of growing up and finding their place in the world. Along the way, they encounter love, loss, and betrayal, and struggle to come to terms with the harsh realities of life in the city. Through vivid descriptions and compelling characters, Johnson paints a vivid portrait of a generation that was both hopeful and disillusioned, and ultimately asks the question: what does it mean to truly live in a world that often seems so bleak and uncertain? With its powerful themes and engaging storytelling, ""The Wasted Generation"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of New York City, as well as those who enjoy thought-provoking literary fiction.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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Four youngsters, school mates, come to New York, each with his eyes fixed on a profession. The desire of each is the equivalent, to bring in cash. They vary just in their thoughts of the most ideal approach to "make it." The specific one of the group of four fixed on as saint, Thomas Beauchamp Crocker, naturally known as Bojo, goes into Wall road. He Is abandoned the methods of theory not by disappointment however by progress. He makes a fourth of a million and the way wherein it is won and the subsequent self destruction of one of the men he has helped ruin, sicken him. He leaves the way of pain free income resolved to start at the base and work up. His relationships and those of another individual from the gathering are acquainted with breath life into the story. Owen McMahon Johnson (August 27, 1878 - January 27, 1952) was an American writer best remembered for his stories and novels cataloging the educational and personal growth of the fictional character Dink Stover.

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