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Train, Arthur Cheney
1875
1945
The "Goldfish"
Being the Confessions af a Successful Man
Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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"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.)
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Leisure class
Wealth -- Moral and ethical aspects
HB
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