The Greater Punishment (1920)

by Stephen Chalmers

Book Overview

The Greater Punishment is a novel written by Stephen Chalmers and published in 1920. The story takes place in the early 20th century and follows the life of a young man named Jack who is struggling to make ends meet in New York City. Jack is a talented artist, but he is forced to work in a factory to support himself and his mother.One day, Jack meets a wealthy woman named Mrs. Sterling who offers to help him pursue his artistic dreams. Jack is grateful for the opportunity and begins to spend more and more time with Mrs. Sterling. However, he soon realizes that she has ulterior motives and is using him for her own pleasure.As Jack becomes more involved with Mrs. Sterling, he begins to neglect his mother and his responsibilities at work. He also becomes entangled in a web of deceit and lies as he tries to keep his relationship with Mrs. Sterling a secret.The Greater Punishment is a powerful commentary on the corrupting influence of wealth and power. It explores themes of love, betrayal, and the struggle for self-discovery in a world that often values material possessions over human connections. Through its vivid characters and emotional storytelling, the novel offers a compelling look at the human condition and the complexities of modern life.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: 143729989X
• ISBN13: 9781437299892
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"