Jack, One Of Us: A Novel In Verse (1912)

""Jack, One of Us"" is a novel in verse written by Gilbert Frankau and first published in 1912. The story follows the life of Jack, a young man from a working-class background who dreams of making a better life for himself. Despite facing numerous obstacles, including poverty and discrimination, Jack works hard to achieve his goals and eventually rises to success as a successful businessman.The novel is written in a poetic form, with each chapter consisting of a series of verses that tell the story of Jack's life. The language is vivid and descriptive, capturing the struggles and triumphs of Jack's journey with great emotional depth.Throughout the book, Frankau explores themes of class, social mobility, and the pursuit of the American Dream. He also delves into the complexities of human relationships, including love, friendship, and betrayal.Overall, ""Jack, One of Us"" is a powerful and engaging work of literature that offers a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities of life in early 20th century England.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.