Name: Ruggles Of Red Gap (en Inglés)
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Author: Wilson, Harry Leon
ISBN: 9789371819473

Formato

Libro Físico

Editorial

Double 9 Books

Autor

Wilson, Harry Leon

Idioma

Inglés

N° páginas

252

Encuadernación

Tapa Blanda

Dimensiones

21.6 x 14.0 x 1.4 cm

ISBN13

9789371819473

Ruggles Of Red Gap (en Inglés)

Wilson, Harry Leon (Autor) · Double 9 Books · Tapa Blanda

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Ruggles of Red Gap is a comedic novel that follows a British valet whose structured life is overturned when he is won in a poker game by an eccentric American couple. The story begins in Paris with a detailed portrayal of service, decorum, and subtle tensions between classes. A discussion about fashion and dietary superstitions sets the tone for the humorous contrast between old-world refinement and new-world brashness. The unexpected shift occurs when the valet, approaching a significant birthday foretold to bring change, is swept away from his familiar surroundings into the unpredictable social landscape of a small town in the American West. There, he is confronted by a culture that disregards status and embraces personal freedom. As the narrative progresses, the protagonist is both bewildered and intrigued by the lack of hierarchy and the democratic values of those around him. Gradually, the rigid structure of his former identity is challenged, leading to moments of absurdity, reflection, and unexpected growth. The novel uses humor and irony to explore the collision of cultures and the journey toward self-reinvention in an environment that values individuality over pedigree.