The Lion and the Mouse; a Story of an American Life: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Lion and the Mouse; a Story of an American Life is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Klein, Charles (1867–1915); Hornblow, Arthur (1865–1942).
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"The Lion and the Mouse; a Story of an American Life" by Charles Klein and Arthur Hornblow is a novel written in the early 20th century during a time of significant economic and social turbulence in America. The story delves into the life of John Burkett Ryder, a powerful and wealthy railroad magnate whose unscrupulous methods and obsession with wealth come into conflict with the ideals of honesty and morality represented by Judge Rossmore. The opening of the novel sets the stage in the bustling offices of the Southern and Transcontinental Railroad Company, capturing the tension as directors prepare for a crucial meeting. Their fears are focused on a legal injunction affecting the railroad's operations, a situation exacerbated by Ryder's increasingly corrupt tactics and the unyielding integrity of Judge Rossmore. Key characters are introduced, including Ryder, alongside his son Jefferson, who ultimately diverges from his father's unethical business practices to seek a different path, illustrating the generational conflict over morality and the cost of wealth. The complexity of their relationships and the rich backdrop of early 20th-century capitalism provide a gripping narrative as the story unfolds.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Lion and the Mouse; a Story of an American Life
- Author credits: Klein, Charles (1867–1915); Hornblow, Arthur (1865–1942)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Capitalists and financiers -- Fiction
- Children of the rich -- Fiction
- Love stories
- Revenge -- Fiction
- Supreme Court justices -- Fiction
- United States -- Social life and customs -- 1865-1918 -- Fiction
- Women authors -- Fiction
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
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