The Ragged Edge - Couverture souple

Macgrath, Harold

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9370812679 ISBN 13 : 9789370812673

Editeur : Double 9 Books LLP, 2025

Synopsis

The Ragged Edge explores the intersecting lives of two individuals navigating personal struggles in the chaotic environment of early 20th-century Canton. The narrative delves into the complexities of identity, dreams, and the societal pressures shaping personal lives. One character, embarking on a journey of self-discovery, becomes entangled with another whose troubled past and challenges with addiction reflect deeper societal issues. The novel highlights the journey from innocence to understanding, exploring how individuals come to terms with the disparity between their ideals and the harsh realities of life. The story enhances the tension between resilience and disillusionment as the characters' evolving relationship forces them to confront their vulnerabilities and emotional wounds. Through one character s compassion and the other s internal battle, the story emphasizes the power of human connection amid adversity, set against a backdrop of vibrant yet harsh societal landscapes. With a focus on moral dilemmas, personal growth, and the complex search for meaning, this novel presents a poignant exploration of the human condition.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

American novelist, short story writer, and screenwriter Harold MacGrath was a bestselling and prolific author. He occasionally finished more than one mass-market novel per year, with themes including romance, spies, mystery, and adventure. He was the first nationally renowned author hired to produce original screenplays for the fledgling motion picture industry. Additionally, he had three short stories and 18 novels turned into movies, sometimes more than once. Additionally, three of these books were turned into plays that were presented on New York City's Broadway. Although MacGrath spent a lot of time traveling, his home base was always Syracuse, New York, where he was born and reared. He was the son of Thomas H. and Lillian Jane McGrath, and he was born Harold McGrath in Syracuse, New York. Before publishing his first book, a romance titled Arms and Woman, in the late 1890s, he was a teenage reporter and columnist for the Syracuse Herald newspaper. The Puppet Crown, his subsequent novel, reportedly peaked at No. 7 on the New York Times bestseller list for the entire year of 1901. More than one mass-market novel about love, adventure, mystery, spies, and the like was still produced annually by MacGrath.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Double 9 Books LLP
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9370812679
• ISBN 13: 9789370812673
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 190
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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