Author: Robert Montgomery BirdPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Sheppard Lee
Author: Robert Montgomery BirdPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Sheppard Lee
Author: Sheppard LeePublisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 375239644X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
Reproduction of the original: Sheppard Lee by Sheppard Lee
Sheppard Lee, Written by Himself (Vol. 1&2)
Author: Robert Montgomery BirdPublisher: e-artnow
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 383
Book Description
"Sheppard Lee, Written By Himself" is a satirical work from the early years of the American Republic. It was written in the form as an autobiography and acquired wide acclaim after publishing. The story tells about a young man wishing to find a buried treasure. Instead, he finds the power to transfer his soul into other men's bodies. This results in a picaresque journey through early American pursuits of happiness. But every new form disappoints him. Lee comes to the conclusion that everything in America, even virtue and vice, are interchangeable; everything is an object and has its price.
Sheppard Lee, Written by Himself
Author: Robert Montgomery BirdPublisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 391
Book Description
"Sheppard Lee, Written By Himself" is a satirical work from the early years of the American Republic. It was written in the form as an autobiography and acquired wide acclaim after publishing. The story tells about a young man wishing to find a buried treasure. Instead, he finds the power to transfer his soul into other men's bodies. This results in a picaresque journey through early American pursuits of happiness. But every new form disappoints him. Lee comes to the conclusion that everything in America, even virtue and vice, are interchangeable; everything is an object and has its price.
Sheppard Lee, Written by Himself. Vol. I (of 2)
Author: Robert BirdPublisher: Litres
ISBN: 5040649495
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
Sheppard Lee, Written by Himself (Vol. 1&2)
Author: Robert Montgomery BirdPublisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 393
Book Description
"Sheppard Lee, Written By Himself" is a satirical work from the early years of the American Republic. It was written in the form as an autobiography and acquired wide acclaim after publishing. The story tells about a young man wishing to find a buried treasure. Instead, he finds the power to transfer his soul into other men's bodies. This results in a picaresque journey through early American pursuits of happiness. But every new form disappoints him. Lee comes to the conclusion that everything in America, even virtue and vice, are interchangeable; everything is an object and has its price.
Sheppard Lee
Author: Sheppard LeePublisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3752396458
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
Reproduction of the original: Sheppard Lee by Sheppard Lee
Sheppard Lee
Author: Robert Montgomery BirdPublisher:
ISBN: 9780781219914
Category : American fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Bonded Leather binding
Sheppard Lee
Author: Robert Montgomery BirdSheppard Lee Written By Himself Vol1
Author: Robert Montgomery BirdPublisher: Double 9 Booksllp
ISBN: 9789357487054
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Robert Montgomery Bird wrote a book titled "Sheppard Lee, Written by Himself." It depicts the tale of Sheppard Lee, a selfish and slothful young man who wakes up in the body of a rich man after sleeping in a field. Lee learns that his newfound money and prestige come with their own set of issues as he gets used to his new existence. He has to cope with his selfish kin, the complexity of high society, and his own moral flaws. Lee keeps changing into several bodies throughout the book, each time encountering a different set of difficulties and lessons. His ability to occupy the bodies of individuals from various social groups, ethnicities, and genders gives him a unique view of the world. With his many changes, Lee gains an understanding of the importance of perseverance, compassion, and selflessness. He learns that as opposed to just seeking riches and position, living a life of meaning and purpose brings genuine satisfaction and contentment. Ultimately, "Sheppard Lee, Written by Himself" is a satirical critique of early 19th-century American culture. It offers a vision of personal development and progress while criticizing the values and beliefs of the period through the technique of body-switching.