Clarence B. Kelland

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Sudden Jim

Beschreibung

Sudden Jim explores how sudden responsibility transforms an individual through a combination of business obstacles, emotional conflicts, and a search for identity. The story highlights the contrast between inherited legacy and self-made purpose as the protagonist faces the unexpected challenge of leading a small manufacturing operation. The narrative emphasizes the tension between external expectations and internal desire for independence, reflecting broader questions about tradition, duty, and ambition. The protagonist s journey is marked by interactions that force introspection, especially as economic pressure and community scrutiny shape his choices. The manufacturing setting serves as a symbol of both confinement and opportunity, revealing how routine labor can also be a space for innovation and transformation. Personal relationships are woven into this professional setting, reinforcing the idea that emotional maturity is as crucial as strategic success. One particular relationship introduces tension and reflection, prompting the character to question his position and reframe his understanding of success within a narrow social environment. His emerging leadership comes not from certainty but from adaptation, persistence, and honesty. The novel ultimately traces how uncertain beginnings lead to self-awareness, as practical decisions and emotional growth converge into a portrait of resilience and reinvention.

Autor

Clarence Budington Kelland was an American writer. He was a notable literary personality in his heyday, describing himself as "the best second-rate writer in America" and being prolific and versatile. His most well-known juvenile works were the Mark Tidd and Catty Atkins series, while his best-known adult work was the Scattergood Baines series. Kelland's other famous adult books include: Conflict (1920), Rhoda Fair (1925), Hard Money (1930), Arizona (1939), and Dangerous Angel (1953). Kelland's name lives on in hundreds of films based on his works, notably Speak Easily (1932), starring Buster Keaton. The film Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936), starring Gary Cooper, was based on the Kelland serial Opera Hat from The American Magazine. Opera Hat was eventually adapted into the short-lived television series Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1969 70) and the film Mr. Deeds (2002). One of Kelland's most well-known characters, Scattergood Baines, appeared in six Hollywood pictures from 1941 to 1943, starring Guy Kibbee as Baines. The Baines character was a benevolent but often misunderstood guy who tried to aid the residents of his little village.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 168
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Mai 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 220g
• ISBN-13: 9789371138079
• ISBN-10: 9371138076
• Artikelnr.: 74890093