Beggar And King (1917)

By Richard Butler Glaenzer

Book Overview

Beggar and King is a novel written by Richard Butler Glaenzer and published in 1917. The story is set in the early 1900s and revolves around the lives of two men from vastly different backgrounds - a beggar named Michael and a wealthy businessman named John. Michael is a poor, homeless man who spends his days begging on the streets of New York City. He has no family or friends and has resigned himself to a life of poverty and hardship. John, on the other hand, is a successful businessman who has built his fortune through hard work and determination. He is married to a beautiful woman named Grace and has a young son named Jack.The two men's paths cross when John takes pity on Michael and offers him a job as his personal assistant. Michael is initially hesitant to accept the offer, but eventually agrees and begins working for John. Over time, the two men develop a close friendship and Michael's life is transformed by John's kindness and generosity.However, their friendship is put to the test when John's business comes under threat from a rival company. John becomes increasingly stressed and irritable, and Michael begins to feel like he is being taken for granted. As tensions rise, the two men must confront their differences and decide whether their friendship is worth fighting for.Beggar and King is a heartwarming tale of friendship, loyalty, and the power of human connection. It explores themes of social inequality, the American Dream, and the importance of compassion and empathy in a world that can often be harsh and unforgiving.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163884987
• ISBN13: 9781163884980
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 102 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"