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Edward R. Williams is in a terrible state. Set adrift in a world gone awry, he drinks far too much. His hearing is bad, accentuating his emotional numbness; he has felt lost and wandered the world since the end of the war, reeling from the death of his beloved brother Jimmy.

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Stella Benson's "The Poor Man" offers a poignant and satirical glimpse into the lives touched by poverty in early 20th-century California. This meticulously prepared edition of a British author's work explores themes of social inequality with a sharp wit and keen observation... Read Full Overview

Stella Benson's "The Poor Man" offers a poignant and satirical glimpse into the lives touched by poverty in early 20th-century California. This meticulously prepared edition of a British author's work explores themes of social inequality with a sharp wit and keen observation... Read Full Overview