To Him That Hath: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
To Him That Hath: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
To Him That Hath is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Scott, Leroy (1875–1929).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
“To Him That Hath” by Leroy Scott is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around David Aldrich, a struggling author who faces profound grief and moral dilemmas following the death of his close friend, Reverend Philip Morton. The narrative dives deep into themes of loss, guilt, and the societal expectations surrounding success and failure, setting the stage for David's internal conflict as he grapples with his sense of worth and responsibility. At the start of the book, David is thrust into a whirlwind of emotions upon receiving news of Morton's unexpected death. Overwhelmed by grief, he reflects on his friendship with Morton and the impact his mentor had on the community through his humanitarian efforts. As David prepares for the funeral, he is confronted not only with the loss of a dear friend but also with the stark reality of their contrasting lives—Morton as a respected and beloved figure, and himself as a struggling writer. The opening chapters establish a poignant tone, exploring David's feelings of inadequacy and foreshadowing the moral choices he will have to make in the face of mortality and legacy.
Book and edition facts
- Title: To Him That Hath
- Author credits: Scott, Leroy (1875–1929)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Ex-convicts -- Fiction
- Love stories
- New York (N.Y.) -- Social conditions -- Fiction
- Self-sacrifice -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
