Letters Of A Self Made Failure

by Maurice Switzer, Frank Goodwin (Illustrator)

Letters of a Self Made Failure is a book written by Maurice Switzer and published in 1914. The book consists of a series of letters written by the protagonist, a failed writer, to his friend. The letters chronicle the protagonist's struggles as he tries to make a name for himself in the literary world. The book is a satire on the American Dream and the pursuit of success. The protagonist's letters are filled with humor, wit, and self-deprecation as he reflects on his failures and the absurdities of the world around him. The book is a commentary on the pressures of success and the toll it can take on an individual. It is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.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.

180 pages, Hardcover

First published June 3, 2013

Reviews

[Kevan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Several years ago, I discovered a very old and ragged copy of this and purchased it to add to my collection of historic books. The premise seemed intriguing enough and the title made me laugh. I finally grabbed it from my bookshelf to read last week and couldn’t put it down! Very witty and creative with a number of pithy insights about employment, money, and society interspersed throughout. All said, it’s a very entertaining book with short chapters full of humor and wisdom — in some ways like some of Ben Franklin’s writings. I’d certainly read again and would recommend.