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Farjeon, B. L. (Benjamin Leopold)
1833
1903
Farjeon, Benjamin Leopold
Self-Doomed: A Novel
Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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"Self-Doomed: A Novel" by B. L. Farjeon is a fictional narrative likely written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds through the perspective of Master Fink, who recounts his experiences with his apprentice, Gideon Wolf, a young man whose insatiable greed and dissatisfaction with his life set the stage for conflict. The narrative hints at themes of ambition, greed, and moral decay, exploring the contrasts between characters like the ambitious but troubled Gideon and the more grounded, practical Master Fink. The opening of the novel introduces Master Fink as he reflects on his long tenure as a watchmaker and mentor to Gideon Wolf. Fink describes Gideon's ungrateful and ambitious nature, showcasing his desire for wealth and status rather than appreciating the simpler pleasures of life. The initial chapters set up the dynamics of their relationship, revealing Fink's frustration with Gideon's character while also hinting at a deeper connection, given that he is the son of Fink's first love, Louisa Wagner. As Fink prepares to tell the story of Gideon's journey, he reflects on the boy's ambitions and foreshadows the inevitable clash that will come from their contrasting values. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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