Simon Jasper (1883)

by Mark Guy Pearse

Book Overview

Simon Jasper is a novel written by Mark Guy Pearse and originally published in 1883. The story follows the life of Simon Jasper, a young man who grows up in poverty in a small English village. Despite his humble beginnings, Simon is determined to make something of himself and becomes a successful businessman.However, Simon's success comes at a cost. He becomes arrogant and selfish, neglecting his family and friends in pursuit of wealth and status. As he becomes more and more isolated, Simon begins to realize the emptiness of his life and starts to question his priorities.The novel explores themes of ambition, greed, and the search for meaning in life. Pearse's writing is characterized by its vivid descriptions of English village life and its insightful portrayal of human nature.Overall, Simon Jasper is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a timeless message about the importance of balancing ambition with compassion and humility.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: 1120707617
• ISBN13: 9781120707611
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 194 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"