Peter: A Novel Of Which He Is Not the Hero

by Francis Hopkinson Smith

Book Overview

""Peter: A Novel Of Which He Is Not the Hero"" is a satirical novel written by F. Hopkinson Smith. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of Peter Stirling, a young man from a wealthy family who dreams of becoming a successful politician. However, his lack of experience and his tendency to make impulsive decisions lead him down a path of failure.Despite the title, Peter is not the hero of the story. Instead, the novel focuses on the people around him, including his friends, family, and political rivals. Through their interactions with Peter, the reader is given a satirical look at the corrupt world of politics and the lengths people will go to gain power and influence.The novel is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different stage in Peter's life. In the first part, Peter is a young man trying to establish himself in the political world. In the second part, he has become a successful politician but is faced with a scandal that threatens to ruin his career. In the third and final part, Peter is forced to confront the consequences of his actions and make amends for his mistakes.Overall, ""Peter: A Novel Of Which He Is Not the Hero"" is a witty and entertaining satire that offers a unique perspective on the world of politics. While Peter may not be the hero of the story, his journey serves as a cautionary tale for anyone seeking power and influence in the world of politics.1912. Smith had several careers: engineer, artist, illustrator and short story writer. His success in engineering included planning the foundations for the Statue of Liberty. He traveled frequently to Europe and became known for his portraits and illustration. Smith was an entertaining after-dinner storyteller and in his fifties he decided to commit his stories to paper and is remembered for his Colonel Carter novels. The book begins: Peter was still poring over his ledger one dark afternoon in December, his bald head glistening like a huge ostrich egg under the flare of the overhead gas jets, when Patrick, the night watchman, catching sight of my face peering through the outer grating, opened the door of the Bank. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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: 1162779179
• ISBN13: 9781162779171
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 496 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"