Play Or Pay - Smart, Hawley
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""Play Or Pay: A Novelette"" is a short story written by Hawley Smart, first published in 1878. The story follows the life of a young man named Jack, who is a gambler and a notorious player. Jack's life takes a turn when he falls in love with a woman named Edith, who is not interested in his lifestyle. Edith challenges Jack to change his ways and become a responsible man. As Jack struggles to change his habits, he faces several challenges and temptations. He must choose between his old habits and his love for Edith. Along the way, he learns important life lessons about the consequences of his…mehr

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""Play Or Pay: A Novelette"" is a short story written by Hawley Smart, first published in 1878. The story follows the life of a young man named Jack, who is a gambler and a notorious player. Jack's life takes a turn when he falls in love with a woman named Edith, who is not interested in his lifestyle. Edith challenges Jack to change his ways and become a responsible man. As Jack struggles to change his habits, he faces several challenges and temptations. He must choose between his old habits and his love for Edith. Along the way, he learns important life lessons about the consequences of his actions and the value of true love. The story is set in the late 19th century and provides a glimpse into the social norms and attitudes of the time. It explores themes of love, redemption, and personal growth. ""Play Or Pay: A Novelette"" is a thought-provoking and engaging read that will leave readers with a deeper appreciation for the power of love and the importance of making responsible choices.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.
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Autorenporträt
An avid British writer Hawley Smart was majorly known for his sporting and adventurous journey in the racing industry, particularly around horse riding. His novels mostly centred on the racing industry and complex situations faced by people. Hawley was born in England and belongs to a family having a background in the manufacturing industry. Very soon, Smart's career fold towards writing novels and transformed the excitement and drama of horse racing. He had a great connection and love with the horse racing industry. His popularity during the late 19th century shows his detailed and realistic viewpoint of the racing world and the addition of jockeys' lives, trainers and energetic characters involved in the sport. Along with this, his notable and finest work involves "Belles and Ringers" and "The Outsider: A Sporting Romance". His writing mostly comprises amazing elements of romance, adventure and sporting life. However, his novels also elaborate on the dynamics of social changes and challenges faced in real life. He might not be remembered today but has made progressive contributions towards the foremost literary landscape of the 19th century with a niche of sporting culture.