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The Grain of Dust: A Novel

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Autor: Phillips, David Graham, 1867-1911; Wenzell, A. B. (Albert Beck), 1864-1917 [Illustrator] Idioma: Inglés Fuente: Project Gutenberg ID Gutenberg: 430

Sinopsis

The novel follows Miss Dorothea Hallowell, a modest young woman trying to secure employment, and Frederick Norman, a young lawyer working in a prestigious law firm. Set in New York City, the story begins with the ordinary conditions under which Dorothea ends up working at the firm, where her temporary status and reserved manner shape her day-to-day interactions. In contrast, Frederick Norman is portrayed as energetic and driven, combining wit and charisma with an ambitious, sometimes ruthless approach to his career. Their initial meeting suggests a relationship with emotional complexity, while the broader narrative examines social class, ambition, and the challenges of navigating human connections.