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The "Goldfish" / Being the Confessions af a Successful Man

By Arthur Cheney Train
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The narrator, approaching his fiftieth birthday, delivers candid confessions and reflections on a life of outward success. He examines the loss of youth, the routines and exhaustion of social obligations, and the performative manners required to maintain standing. He confronts family relations and hopes for his children, records private tastes and intellectual interests, and interrogates his moral bearings and the pervasive fear of poverty. Structured as linked chapters focusing on self, friends, children, mind, morals and future, the work balances wry observation with inward scrutiny and closes on meditations about legacy and the possibilities of change.

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Arthur Cheney Train

Arthur Cheney Train was an American author and lawyer known for his contributions to crime fiction and legal literature in the early 20th century. His works often explore the intricacies of the legal system and the moral dilemmas faced by those within it. Train's notable titles include "The Confessions of Artemas Quibble," which offers a satirical look at the world of shyster lawyers, and "By Advice of Counsel," a gripping narrative that delves into the complexities of criminal defense. His writing is characterized by a blend of legal insight and engaging storytelling, making him a unique voice in American literature.

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