Peter: A Novel Of Which He Is Not the Hero Paperback - 2005

""Peter: A Novel Of Which He Is Not the Hero"" by F. Hopkinson Smith is a satirical novel that follows the story of Peter Stirling, a young man who dreams of becoming a hero, but instead finds himself caught up in a series of comical misadventures. The novel is set in New York City during the late 19th century and explores themes of ambition, love, and social class.Peter is a young man from a wealthy family who is determined to make a name for himself. He dreams of becoming a hero and winning the heart of his childhood sweetheart, but his plans are derailed when he is forced to take a job as a clerk in a law firm. Despite his best efforts, Peter is unable to impress his boss or his colleagues, and he soon finds himself caught up in a series of hilarious mishaps.As Peter navigates his way through the social and professional world of New York City, he encounters a cast of eccentric characters, including a wealthy socialite, a famous actor, and a group of bohemian artists. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about love, ambition, and the importance of being true to oneself.""Peter: A Novel Of Which He Is Not the Hero"" is a witty and charming novel that satirizes the social and cultural mores of the late 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone who enjoys humorous and insightful social commentary, as well as for fans of classic American literature.1912. Smith had several careers: engineer, artist, illustrator and short story writer. His success in engineering included planning the foundations for the Statue of Liberty. He traveled frequently to Europe and became known for his portraits and illustration. Smith was an entertaining after-dinner storyteller and in his fifties he decided to commit his stories to paper and is remembered for his Colonel Carter novels. The book begins: Peter was still poring over his ledger one dark afternoon in December, his bald head glistening like a huge ostrich egg under the flare of the overhead gas jets, when Patrick, the night watchman, catching sight of my face peering through the outer grating, opened the door of the Bank. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.