9781025873503 - Nothing to Pay von Evans, Caradoc (2 Ergebnisse)

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Nothing to Pay' is a powerful and biting satirical novel by Caradoc Evans, one of the most controversial and influential Welsh writers of the early twentieth century. The story follows the life of Amos Morgan, a man driven by an insatiable greed and an obsession with wealth. From his humble beginnings in rural Wales to his experiences within the competitive drapery trade of London, Amos navigates a world defined by miserliness and religious hypocrisy. Evans employs a unique prose style, blending English with Welsh idioms to create a stark and rhythmic narrative that exposes the darker side of human nature and societal norms. The novel offers a scathing critique of the non-conformist chapel culture and the moral compromises made in the pursuit of material gain. Often regarded as Evans's masterpiece, 'Nothing to Pay' remains a significant work of Welsh realism and satire, providing a chilling portrait of a man consumed by his own parsimony. It stands as a landmark in modern literature for its uncompromising depiction of character and its unflinching look at the social pressures of the era.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.