An Ambitious Man by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
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| Author | Wilcox, Ella Wheeler, 1850-1919 |
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| Title | An Ambitious Man |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Transcribed from the 1914 Gay & Hancock Ltd. edition by David Price |
| Summary | "An Ambitious Man" by Ella Wheeler Wilcox is a dramatic novel written during the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around Preston Cheney, a young and ambitious man striving for success in a society that often seems to prioritize wealth and connections over merit. As he navigates personal relationships, particularly with Mabel Lawrence—a woman more interested in status than love—he grapples with the question of whether to follow his heart or succumb to societal pressures. The opening of the novel introduces us to Preston as he bids goodbye to Mabel after proposing, revealing her somewhat cold and calculating demeanor, which contrasts with his aspirations. Mabel's ambition is rooted firmly in her desire for social status, as she recognizes she will gain a foothold through her father's influence. Meanwhile, Preston's internal conflict is underscored by his feelings for Berene Dumont, a more genuine and passionate character also entangled in the web of societal expectations. Their world unfolds against the backdrop of personal ambition and the often harsh realities of social climbing, setting the tone for the struggles and moral dilemmas that define their lives and relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 7866 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jul 5, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 80 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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