The Man Of Straw (1896)

By Edwin Pugh

Book Overview

The Man of Straw is a novel written by Edwin William Pugh and published in 1896. The story is set in London and follows the life of a man named Harold Denver. Denver is a successful businessman who is engaged to a woman named Edith. However, he is also deeply in debt and is secretly embezzling money from his company to cover his expenses.As Denver's financial situation worsens, he becomes increasingly desperate and begins to engage in criminal activities. He is eventually caught and sentenced to prison, where he meets a group of anarchists who convince him to join their cause.Upon his release from prison, Denver becomes involved in a plot to bomb the Houses of Parliament. However, he has a change of heart at the last minute and tries to stop the attack. In the end, Denver sacrifices his own life to prevent the bombing and is hailed as a hero.The Man of Straw is a gripping tale of crime, politics, and redemption. It explores themes of greed, corruption, and the struggle for social justice in Victorian England. Pugh's vivid descriptions of London and its people bring the story to life, while his nuanced portrayal of Denver's moral journey adds depth and complexity to the narrative. Overall, The Man of Straw is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.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: 1165122863
• ISBN13: 9781165122868
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"