Charles Neville Buck

Broschiertes Buch

Destiny

Beschreibung

Destiny presents a vivid portrayal of personal ambition clashing with rural hardship and family obligation. The story centers on a household marked by poverty and resilience, examining how the desire to rise above one's circumstances can strain or strengthen family bonds. Through the differing aspirations of two brothers one drawn to artistic sensitivity, the other to assertive ambition the narrative establishes a contrast between emotional expression and pragmatic determination. Early passages highlight their conflicting personalities and dreams, suggesting deeper internal battles shaped by social and economic limitations. The rural setting underscores the weight of inherited struggles and the yearning to break free from generational hardship. The interactions among siblings reveal how love and duty are tested by dreams of individual fulfillment. Questions of identity and self-worth emerge as central to the narrative, particularly in relation to creative passion and societal expectations. The book unfolds as a meditation on the cost of progress and the persistence required to overcome both visible and invisible barriers. It captures the emotional complexity of striving toward a better life without severing the ties of one's origins.

Autor

Charles Neville Buck was an American author who lived from April 15, 1879, to August 10, 1957. Many of his books were turned into plays and movies during the silent film era. A boy named him was born in Woodford County, Kentucky. As a child, Charles William Buck worked in Peru for President Grover Cleveland and wrote a book called Under the Sun about the Inca time. His grandpa on his mom's side was the dean of the medical school at the University of Kentucky. Buck was born near Midway, Kentucky. He grew up in Kentucky, except for the four years he spent in South America with his dad. In 1898, Buck got his degree from the University of Louisville. He writes stories about the mountain guys of Kentucky and the things they do. His first job was as a cartoonist for a year. After that, he worked as a writer in Kentucky for several years. He went to New York City when his writing career took off. He got married and bought a summer home in Orleans, Massachusetts, on Cape Cod.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 306
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Juli 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 434g
• ISBN-13: 9789371814430
• ISBN-10: 9371814438
• Artikelnr.: 75908632