"The Rise of Roscoe Paine" by Joseph C. Lincoln is a comedic novel that offers a satirical look at small-town life in New England. The story revolves around Roscoe Paine, whose ambition drives him to navigate the complexities of local politics and social climbing in his rural community. Lincoln masterfully blends humor with insightful character development, portraying Roscoe's personal growth and the dynamics of social ambition. Through the lens of comedy, the novel examines the nature of success and the impact of personal ...
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"The Rise of Roscoe Paine" by Joseph C. Lincoln is a comedic novel that offers a satirical look at small-town life in New England. The story revolves around Roscoe Paine, whose ambition drives him to navigate the complexities of local politics and social climbing in his rural community. Lincoln masterfully blends humor with insightful character development, portraying Roscoe's personal growth and the dynamics of social ambition. Through the lens of comedy, the novel examines the nature of success and the impact of personal ambition on community relationships. The book provides a rich portrayal of local politics and social satire, highlighting the often humorous and sometimes poignant aspects of small-town life. Lincoln's engaging narrative and vivid depiction of rural America create a compelling success story that explores themes of social climbing and community dynamics with wit and charm.
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Add this copy of The Rise of Roscoe Paine to cart. $14.95, very good condition, Sold by Alibris rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2014 by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform.
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Edmund Frederick. Fair. Paste down pictorial front illus cover showing lighthouse and shoreline. Edge wear, damp stain to fore-edge, partial owner. Inscription. Young Roscoe Paine is able to reveal his true heroic self to his Cape Cod community.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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Good. Good Hardcover, no dust jacket. Book has minor fraying of spine ends, cover edges and corners, fading spine and cover, stamp inside front cover and endpapers, light soiling foredges, cracking hinges.
