H. R. by Edwin Lefevre
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About this eBook
| Author | Lefevre, Edwin, 1871-1943 |
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| Title | H. R. |
| Alternate Title | H.R. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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Produced by Annie McGuire. This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print archive. |
| Summary | "H. R." by Edwin Lefevre is a satirical novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Hendrik Rutgers, a dissatisfied bank clerk who aspires for more meaning in his life beyond the confines of his mundane job. Frustrated with the banking industry and the societal expectations that limit him, Hendrik's journey begins as he contemplates his quest for freedom and a better existence. At the start of the novel, we meet Hendrik Rutgers, a charismatic bank clerk who feels trapped in his role at the bank, which he believes only enriches the institution, not himself. After a confrontation with his superior over a pay raise, Hendrik becomes increasingly disillusioned with the capitalist society around him. Fueled by a mix of indignation and the fervor of spring, he decides to resign, viewing his dismissal as an act of liberation rather than loss. In a bold turn of events, he decides to organize a union of sandwich-men, whom he sees as the embodiment of societal wrongs. The opening depicts his fiery spirit and sets the stage for a larger social commentary on class struggle and personal ambition in a rapidly industrializing America. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Satire |
| Subject | Advertising -- Fiction |
| Subject | Labor unions -- Fiction |
| Subject | Bank employees -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 33314 |
| Release Date | Aug 1, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 71 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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