The "Goldfish" by Arthur Cheney Train

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Author Train, Arthur Cheney, 1875-1945
Title The "Goldfish"
Being the Confessions af a Successful Man
Note Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Audrey Longhurst, Graeme Mackreth, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders
Summary "The 'Goldfish'" by Arthur Cheney Train is a reflective novel likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around a successful man who grapples with the profound questions of happiness and fulfillment in life despite his material achievements. As he approaches the milestone of fifty years, he reflects on his life’s journey, questioning whether success truly constitutes happiness. At the start of the book, the protagonist contemplates his recent birthday, expressing a mix of pride and melancholy over his achievements and societal status. He acknowledges his outward success—financial security, a stable family, and social standing—yet he feels a deep-rooted dissatisfaction with his life, wondering if he has failed to live meaningfully. As he recalls various past events, including a family outing to a theater performance that left him unfulfilled, he draws parallels between his life and a horse race where competitors make no actual progress. This introspective exploration sets the foundation for his quest to analyze not just his existence but the collective state of affluent society, assessing the moral implications of their lives and values. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HB: Social sciences: Economic theory, Demography
Subject Leisure class
Subject Wealth -- Moral and ethical aspects
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EBook-No. 12920
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 15, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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