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Barbellion, W. N. P.
1889
1919
Bruce Frederick Cummings
Barbellion, Wilhelm Nero Pilate
Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)
1866
1946
Wells, Herbert George
19011799
The Journal of a Disappointed Man
Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Marc D’Hooghe
"The Journal of a Disappointed Man" by W. N. P. Barbellion is a personal diary written in the early 20th century. This introspective work captures the thoughts and observations of a young naturalist as he navigates his passion for biology amidst the shadows of ill health and existential crisis. The narrative provides a deep dive into the emotional landscape of its author, portraying his hopes, disappointments, and reflections on life and death. The opening of the journal introduces us to Barbellion's world just as he embarks on his journey of self-discovery and scientific inquiry at the tender age of thirteen. His diary entries reflect a mixture of youthful exuberance and precocious intellect, as he shares adventures in nature, observations of wildlife, and the innocent activities of childhood with friends. However, underlined by his keen awareness of mortality and his medical struggles, there is a persistent sense of melancholy. Barbellion’s early writings reveal not only his scientific aspirations but also foreshadow the profound disappointments he would face, setting the stage for a poignant exploration of life's fragility and the pursuit of meaning. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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