Udvidet returret til d. 31. januar 2025

The Barton Experiment - John Habberton - Bog

Bag om The Barton Experiment

The Barton Experiment is a novel written by John Habberton. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around a wealthy businessman named Mr. Barton, who decides to conduct a social experiment. He invites a group of people from different social classes to live in his mansion for a year, with the aim of proving that social status is determined by environment and not by birth.The group consists of a farmer, a factory worker, a lawyer, a doctor, a journalist, and a wealthy socialite. They are all initially skeptical of the experiment but agree to participate for various reasons. As they live together, they begin to learn about each other's lives and struggles, and their prejudices and biases are challenged.The novel explores themes of class, social mobility, and the American Dream. It also highlights the importance of empathy and understanding in creating a more equal society.Overall, The Barton Experiment is a thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on social issues that are still relevant 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.

Vis mere
  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781163712535
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 212
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x11 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 290 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 13. december 2024
På lager

Normalpris

  • BLACK WEEK

Medlemspris

Prøv i 30 dage for 45 kr.
Herefter fra 79 kr./md. Ingen binding.

Beskrivelse af The Barton Experiment

The Barton Experiment is a novel written by John Habberton. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around a wealthy businessman named Mr. Barton, who decides to conduct a social experiment. He invites a group of people from different social classes to live in his mansion for a year, with the aim of proving that social status is determined by environment and not by birth.The group consists of a farmer, a factory worker, a lawyer, a doctor, a journalist, and a wealthy socialite. They are all initially skeptical of the experiment but agree to participate for various reasons. As they live together, they begin to learn about each other's lives and struggles, and their prejudices and biases are challenged.The novel explores themes of class, social mobility, and the American Dream. It also highlights the importance of empathy and understanding in creating a more equal society.Overall, The Barton Experiment is a thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on social issues that are still relevant 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.

Brugerbedømmelser af The Barton Experiment



Gør som tusindvis af andre bogelskere

Tilmeld dig nyhedsbrevet og få gode tilbud og inspiration til din næste læsning.