Vagabond Adventures (eBook, PDF) - Keeler, Ralph
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IT is an odd sort of fortune to have lived an out-of-the-way or adventurous life. There is always a temptation to tell of it, and not always a reasonable surety that others share the interest in it of the conteur himself. It would, indeed, be a nice problem in the descriptive geometry of narrative to determine the exact point where the lines of the two interests meet,—that of the narrator and that of the people who have to endure the narration. I cannot say that I ever hope to solve this problem; and in the present instance, especially, I would with due respect submit its solution to the…mehr

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IT is an odd sort of fortune to have lived an out-of-the-way or adventurous life. There is always a temptation to tell of it, and not always a reasonable surety that others share the interest in it of the conteur himself. It would, indeed, be a nice problem in the descriptive geometry of narrative to determine the exact point where the lines of the two interests meet,—that of the narrator and that of the people who have to endure the narration. I cannot say that I ever hope to solve this problem; and in the present instance, especially, I would with due respect submit its solution to the acuter intellects of others. This little book is intended to contain a plain sketch of my personal history up to the close of my twenty-second year. The autobiographical form is used, not because of any supposed interest of the public in the writer himself, but because there does not seem to be any other way in which a connected account of the adventures can well be given.
Autorenporträt
Ralph Keeler was a writer best known for his work Vagabond Adventures. Keeler led a somewhat unconventional life, which mirrored the themes of freedom and individuality explored in his writing. Keeler's early life was marked by a restless spirit, exposed to a wide range of people and experiences, all of which influenced his later literary work. Vagabond Adventures, Keeler's most famous work, is a reflection of the author's own romanticized view of life outside societal norms. The novel follows a young man who seeks personal freedom and self-discovery through travel, encountering a variety of characters along the way. The story explores themes of individualism, personal liberty, and identity, reflecting the cultural tension of the time between traditional societal roles and the desire for independence. Keeler's protagonist rejects the constraints of conventional life in favor of a wandering existence that allows for exploration and self-reflection. Keeler's work resonated with the ideal of the self-made man and the desire to forge one's own path in life. Keeler's writing remains a valuable window into the ideals and social dynamics of his time.