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  • Windmills: A book of fables

    "Windmills: A Book of Fables" by Gilbert Cannan is a captivating collection that weaves together imaginative tales, each imbued with moral lessons and reflections on human nature. Cannan's storytelling is rich and evocative, drawing readers into a world where whimsical characters and fantastical scenarios illuminate profound truths. The fables explore themes of ambition, folly, and the ... Read more

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  • Mendel: A Story of Youth

    The novel follows the life of Mendel Kuhler, a young Jewish artist of Eastern European descent living in London. Mendel is a passionate and talented painter who faces the challenges of making a name for himself in the competitive art world. The story delves deeply into his inner life, portraying his struggles with identity, his artistic ambitions, and his relationships with those around him.Mendel ... Read more

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  • OLD MOLE

    The novel follows the life of Edward Moler, affectionately nicknamed "Old Mole," a disillusioned academic who decides to leave his career as a schoolmaster in search of a more fulfilling and authentic existence. His journey of self-discovery leads him to the English countryside, where he purchases a cottage and attempts to live a simple, rural life.As Old Mole adjusts to his new surroundings and ... Read more

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  • Mummery: A Tale of Three Idealists

    The novel explores the dynamics of their friendship and the tensions that arise as each character grapples with their own desires and aspirations. Arthur Mummery, the central figure of the story, is portrayed as an idealistic and charismatic leader who inspires his friends to join him in his quest for a utopian society based on socialist principles.As the narrative unfolds, the characters become ... Read more

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  • Windmills: A book of fables

    Enchanting tales of whimsy and moral reflections in a fable collection

    In "Windmills: A Book of Fables," Gilbert Cannan reinvigorates the classic fable genre with a contemporary lens, weaving together stories that reflect the complexities of human nature and societal constructs. Each fable embodies a distinct moral lesson, articulated through Cannan's lyrical prose and striking imagery. The collection engages readers in a rich literary tapestry, reminiscent of the ... Read more

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  • Old Mole

    A Schoolmaster Takes to the Road

    Complete and unabridged, with 58 full-page plates by Walter Sickert, Philip de László and John Kelt Edwards. A schoolmaster of forty walks out of his life to become a tramp, and finds the road harder and better than he expected. Cannan was one of the bright young novelists of 1914 whom the war and then illness swept away. This edition is bound with 58 plates of painting, among them works by Edvard ... Read more

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  • ROUND THE CORNER

    The protagonist, Paul, is a young man who feels constrained by the traditional values and expectations of his middle-class upbringing. He is restless and yearns for a life that offers more freedom and meaning. Paul’s journey of self-discovery leads him to question the conventions of the society he lives in, particularly regarding love, work, and social status.Throughout the novel, Cannan portrays ... Read more

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  • Young Earnest: The Romance of a Bad Start in Life

    The novel follows the life of Earnest, a young man who starts with significant disadvantages and hardships. His early life is marked by poverty, lack of opportunity, and various personal challenges that shape his character and outlook on life.Despite his difficult beginnings, Earnest is determined to improve his circumstances. The story tracks his journey through various trials and tribulations as ... Read more

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  • Round The Corner

    A precise work with the aid of English author and playwright Gilbert Cannan, "Round the Corner" is from the early 1900s. The tale takes location in the stunning English nation-state and revolves across the individuals who stay in a small metropolis. Cannan does a first rate job of showing how complex relationships are and how a close-knit community works. "Round the Corner" is a story that takes ... Read more

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  • Round the Corner

    Being the Life and Death oand Father of a Large Family

    A LITTLE PREFACE FRANCIS OBLIGES THE CURATE MARRIES ST. WITHANS FERN SQUARE HOSTILITIES FREDERIC'S FRIENDS YOUNG WOMEN SERGE INTERIOR SUNDAY SUPPER ART AND DRAMA ANNETTE IMBROGLIO WHITE BEARD AND GREY WALKING HOME MRS. FOLYAT DISSECTED FREDERIC SNARED EXCURSION GERTRUDE EDUCATION MRS. ENTWISTLE'S HEART LOVE BENNETT TELLS HIS MOTHER ANNETTE TELLS HER FATHER LAWRIEAN PHILOSOPHY MINNA'S CHOICE ... Read more

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  • Old Mole

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  • Mummery: A Tale of Three Idealists

    Idealism and Disillusionment in a Changing World

    In "Mummery: A Tale of Three Idealists," Gilbert Cannan weaves a compelling narrative that interrogates the motivations of idealism while scrutinizing the human condition. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century societal upheaval, Cannan employs a modernist literary style that blends vivid characterizations with incisive dialogue and rich symbolism. The story follows the lives of three ... Read more

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