- Or The Life That Now Is (1898)
von Charles Monroe Sheldon
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Richard Bruce: Or The Life That Now Is is a novel written by Charles Monroe Sheldon and published in 1898. The story follows the life of Richard Bruce, a young man who is struggling to find his place in the world. Bruce is the son of a wealthy businessman, but he is not interested in following in his father's footsteps. Instead, he wants to make a name for himself on his own terms. The novel explores Bruce's journey as he tries to find his place in society. He faces numerous challenges along the way, including financial struggles, romantic entanglements, and the pressure to conform to societal norms. Despite these obstacles, Bruce remains determined to live his life on his own terms. Throughout the novel, Sheldon weaves in themes of social justice and morality. He uses Bruce's experiences to comment on the importance of living a life that is true to oneself, rather than simply following the expectations of others. Overall, Richard Bruce: Or The Life That Now Is is a thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the struggles of a young man trying to find his way in the world. It is a timeless story that is still relevant today, more than a century after it was first published.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.