The Efficiency Expert - Softcover

Burroughs, Edgar Rice

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9376391624 ISBN 13: 9789376391622

Verlag: Double 9 Books, 2025

Inhaltsangabe

The efficiency expert follows the journey of a confident university athlete who must confront the realities of adulthood once academic life ends. After excelling in physical pursuits, the protagonist realizes that strength and popularity offer little security when entering a competitive world where practical skills and discipline matter far more. A confrontation about poor academic standing forces an awakening, prompting a deeper understanding of responsibility and the need for genuine competence. Moving to Chicago with high expectations, the protagonist soon discovers a landscape defined by uncertainty, financial pressure, and limited opportunities. Each attempt to find work reveals gaps in preparation, leading to moments of disappointment that steadily reshape ambition. Encounters with ethical dilemmas test personal values, highlighting the ongoing conflict between easy shortcuts and the desire to maintain integrity. Through perseverance and self-reflection, the narrative explores how resilience forms in response to struggle, presenting a broader look at ambition, growth, and the challenges of building a purposeful life beyond youthful confidence.

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Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875-1950) was an American author best known for creating the iconic character Tarzan. He was a pioneer of the adventure genre, particularly in science fiction and fantasy. Burroughs's work often explored themes of heroism, the struggle between civilization and nature, and the complexities of human relationships. His most famous series, starting with Tarzan of the Apes (1912), introduced readers to a wild, heroic figure raised in the jungle. Burroughs also created the Barsoom series, featuring the adventures of John Carter on Mars, which became highly influential in the sci-fi genre. Throughout his prolific career, Burroughs wrote more than 70 novels and numerous short stories, captivating audiences with his imaginative storytelling and vivid characters. Despite facing criticism for his writing style, his work has endured, inspiring countless adaptations in film, television, and comics. Today, he is regarded as one of the foundational figures in early 20th-century popular literature.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2025
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 9376391624
• ISBN 13: 9789376391622
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 142
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