The Art of Disappearing by John Talbot Smith
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| Author | Smith, John Talbot, 1855-1923 |
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| Title | The Art of Disappearing |
| Alternate Title | The Man Who Disappeared |
| Note | Appeared twenty years after its original publication with the title: The Man Who Disappeared. |
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| Summary | "The Art of Disappearing" by John Talbot Smith is a fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Horace Endicott, a young man who experiences a profound transformation after witnessing tragedy, leading him to question his life and relationships. The narrative explores themes of identity, betrayal, and the art of completely severing ties with one's past. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Horace, who reflects on his seemingly perfect life after marrying Sonia Westfield. However, his life takes a dark turn during a train accident where he meets Monsignor O'Donnell. This encounter sparks a series of reflections on faith and existence, especially as Horace witnesses a young fireman dying and the priest's compassionate ministrations. This harrowing experience forces Horace to confront the fragility of life and sets off a chain of events that lead him to contemplate his own identity and the possibility of disappearing from his current life. The opening chapters establish a gripping emotional landscape and hint at the complexities of Horace’s journey towards radical change. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Disguise -- Fiction |
| Subject | Irish Americans -- Fiction |
| Subject | Catholics -- United States -- Fiction |
| Subject | Runaway husbands -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 27925 |
| Release Date | Jan 29, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 162 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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