People of Position by Stanley Portal Hyatt
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"People of Position" by Stanley Portal Hyatt is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story explores themes of social status, personal identity, and the struggles of individuals attempting to navigate societal expectations. The narrative primarily follows Jimmy Grierson, a man returned to England after years spent abroad, grappling with the emotional aftermath of a friend's death and his own sense of failure in life. The opening of the book
introduces a world where characters are deeply enmeshed in notions of respectability and societal standing, particularly through the lens of Jimmy's family and their expectations. As he faces the challenges of reintegrating into his family's life, his sister May expresses concerns about his future and his ability to conform to their established norms. Meanwhile, the narrative contrasts Jimmy's adventurous past and current predicament, painting a vivid picture of his internal conflicts and the pressures imposed by his relatives, who are invested in maintaining their social image. The stage is set for a story of self-discovery and the pursuit of genuine purpose against the backdrop of early 20th-century societal constraints. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Hyatt, Stanley Portal, 1877-1914 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Boehm, H. Richard, 1871-1914 |
| LoC No. | 10021158 |
| Title | People of Position |
| Credits |
Produced by Peter Vachuska, Julia Miller, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 29274 |
| Release Date | Jun 30, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 319 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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