Pawned: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Pawned is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Packard, Frank L. (Frank Lucius) (1877–1942).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Pawned" by Frank L. Packard is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story opens with a somber scene in New York's East Side, where a cabman delivers a baby girl to a pawnbroker, Paul Veniza, after the child's mother has just passed away. The narrative reveals themes of sacrifice, redemption, and the complexities of human relationships as the cabman grapples with his past and the burden of his failures. At the start of the book, the cabman, Hawkins, is in deep despair following the death of his wife, Claire. He seeks out Paul Veniza, an old friend, to care for his newborn daughter, while struggling with his own weaknesses and failures. Veniza proposes a condition under which the child will be raised as his own, contending that Hawkins must first redeem his life before he can take on the responsibility of being a father. This poignant introduction sets the stage for a tale that intertwines personal redemption with the shadowy world of pawnbroking and human dignity, hinting at the far-reaching consequences of choices made under pressure.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Pawned
- Author credits: Packard, Frank L. (Frank Lucius) (1877–1942)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Canadian fiction -- 20th century
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
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