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The City of the Dinner Pail is a novel written by Jonathan Thayer Lincoln and published in 1909. The story is set in the early 1900s and revolves around the working-class people of a bustling city. The main character, Tom, is a young man who works in a factory and carries his lunch pail with him every day. He lives in a tenement building with his mother and sister and dreams of a better life for himself and his family.Tom's life takes a turn when he meets a wealthy businessman who offers him a job as a personal assistant. The job comes with a higher salary and the promise of a better future. However, Tom soon realizes that his new employer is involved in shady business dealings and is torn between his loyalty and his conscience.As the story unfolds, Tom navigates the challenges of his new job and the complexities of his personal life. He falls in love with a young woman from a different social class, and their relationship is met with opposition from both sides. Meanwhile, Tom's mother falls ill, and he must balance his work and personal life to care for her.The City of the Dinner Pail is a poignant portrayal of the struggles and triumphs of working-class people in early 20th century America. It explores themes of social class, morality, and the pursuit of the American Dream. Through Tom's journey, the novel offers a glimpse into the realities of life for those who worked hard to make ends meet in a rapidly changing society.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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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781165089079
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 194
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x10 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 268 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 20. november 2024
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The City of the Dinner Pail is a novel written by Jonathan Thayer Lincoln and published in 1909. The story is set in the early 1900s and revolves around the working-class people of a bustling city. The main character, Tom, is a young man who works in a factory and carries his lunch pail with him every day. He lives in a tenement building with his mother and sister and dreams of a better life for himself and his family.Tom's life takes a turn when he meets a wealthy businessman who offers him a job as a personal assistant. The job comes with a higher salary and the promise of a better future. However, Tom soon realizes that his new employer is involved in shady business dealings and is torn between his loyalty and his conscience.As the story unfolds, Tom navigates the challenges of his new job and the complexities of his personal life. He falls in love with a young woman from a different social class, and their relationship is met with opposition from both sides. Meanwhile, Tom's mother falls ill, and he must balance his work and personal life to care for her.The City of the Dinner Pail is a poignant portrayal of the struggles and triumphs of working-class people in early 20th century America. It explores themes of social class, morality, and the pursuit of the American Dream. Through Tom's journey, the novel offers a glimpse into the realities of life for those who worked hard to make ends meet in a rapidly changing society.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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