9781332723355 - Augustus in Search of a Father (Classic Reprint) de Chapin, Harold (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comedic play in one act. It follows a young American ex-pat named Augustus as he attempts to reconnect with his estranged father in London. While seeking shelter from the cold on a park bench, Augustus encounters a gruff and philosophical night watchman. The watchman offers him warmth and food, but Augustus is more interested in the watchman's stories and theories. Over the course of their conversation, Augustus shares his own experiences and reflects on the nature of family and the challenges of finding one's place in life. Despite their different backgrounds and perspectives, Augustus and the watchman form a bond of sorts, and the play ends with a sense of optimism and the possibility of new beginnings. The book explores themes of identity, belonging, loneliness, family duty, and the complexities of relationships between fathers and sons. It presents a humorous and yet poignant look at the human condition, providing insights into the ways we connect with others and the challenges we face in our search for purpose and meaning. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.