Project Gutenberg 1996-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 60 Beerbohm, Max, Sir 1872 1956 Beerbohm, Henry Maximilian, Sir James Pethel From "Seven Men". Produced by Judith Boss "James Pethel" by Sir Max Beerbohm is a reflective narrative written during the early 20th century. This work can be categorized as a character sketch or brief memoir that explores the themes of luck, mortality, and human relationships through the life of the titular character, James Pethel. The story poses an intricate examination of Pethel's personality and his intriguing presence as a wealthy, adventurous gambler renowned for his good fortune, while offering insights into how such a character resonates with others, particularly the author. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of the unnamed narrator, who recalls his first encounter with Pethel in Dieppe during a baccarat game, captivated by his seemingly ordinary yet stable demeanor amidst gamblers characterized by excess. As their acquaintance deepens, the narrator learns more about Pethel's life — his wealth, marriage to a barmaid, and passion for adventure and risk-taking. The bond between Pethel and his family, especially his daughter, highlights contrasting dynamics, particularly the narrator's observations about Pethel’s relationship with his wife, who seems disconnected from the excitement of his life. Ultimately, the sketch reveals underlying tensions and the fragility of Pethel’s luck, culminating in his sudden demise from a heart condition, which serves as a poignant reminder of the inevitable outcomes of a life lived on the edge. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Short stories Character sketches Gambling -- Fiction PR Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 73070 73021 2024-09-01T07:11:39.787483 2023-10-01T06:43:55.483947 text/html text/html 73063 73014 2024-09-01T07:11:39.940455 2023-10-01T06:43:55.618925 text/html text/html 75564 2024-09-01T07:11:43.230428 application/epub+zip 74717 2024-09-01T07:11:41.256437 application/epub+zip 74717 2024-09-01T07:11:40.361438 application/epub+zip 146102 2024-09-01T07:11:44.762412 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 139869 2024-09-01T07:11:42.770430 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 139999 2022-09-01T08:01:23.957984 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 62727 62721 2024-09-01T07:11:39.592444 2023-10-01T06:43:55.336923 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 62614 2021-01-01T11:40:37 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 25111 2021-01-01T11:40:37 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 17851 2024-09-01T07:11:44.892413 application/rdf+xml 12192 2024-09-01T07:11:40.730430 image/jpeg 3299 2024-09-01T07:11:40.548441 image/jpeg 77024 2024-09-01T07:11:39.948453 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia