Mr. Clutterbuck's Election by Hilaire Belloc

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Author Belloc, Hilaire, 1870-1953
Title Mr. Clutterbuck's Election
Original Publication United Kingdom: Eveleigh Nash,1908.
Note Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Tim Lindell, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary "Mr. Clutterbuck's Election" by Hilaire Belloc is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is centered on the character of Mr. Clutterbuck, a businessman navigating the social and financial challenges of his time, particularly against the backdrop of the Second Boer War in South Africa. The narrative delves into themes of wealth, social standing, and the intricacies of commercial relationships. The opening of the novel introduces us to Mr. Clutterbuck, who has transitioned from a modest livelihood to a more affluent lifestyle through various business negotiations. Set during a tumultuous period marked by war and economic shifts, Mr. Clutterbuck's humble beginnings and subsequent rise in fortune are highlighted, as is his interaction with a neighbor, Mr. Boyle, who presents him with a peculiar business proposition involving a million eggs amid a time of crisis. The chapter also reveals glimpses of Clutterbuck's home life, particularly his relationship with his wife, establishing a contrast between his commercial ambitions and domestic challenges. The beginning sets the stage for Clutterbuck's journey through the complexities of business, personal integrity, and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Political fiction
Subject Capitalists and financiers -- Fiction
Subject Great Britain -- Politics and government -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 66671
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Most Recently Updated May 5, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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