Project Gutenberg 1998-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 262 Beerbohm, Max, Sir 1872 1956 Beerbohm, Henry Maximilian, Sir Seven Men [Excerpts] Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_Men See: Etext #759 for the story "James Pethel" & Etext #761 for "A. V. Laider" which were included in the printed edition of this title. Enoch Soames Hilary Maltby and Stephen Braxton 'Savonarola' Brown Produced by Tom Weiss, and David Widger "Seven Men" by Max Beerbohm is a collection of stories published in the early 20th century. The excerpts provided begin with "Enoch Soames," a tale that reflects on the themes of artistic ambition, failure, and the quest for recognition. The central character, Enoch Soames, is depicted as a rather tragic figure: a poet whose work lacks the acclaim he so desperately seeks, ultimately leading him to make a Faustian bargain with the Devil in hopes of understanding his legacy. The opening of the book introduces Soames through the lens of a contemporary narrator who reflects on their encounters. The narrator recounts how Soames’s attempts to find success in the literary world are both naïve and pitiful. Despite his aspirations and recent publications, Soames remains an obscure figure, overshadowed by more celebrated artists of his time. His awkwardness and eccentricity are apparent during conversations about art and literature, revealing his internal struggles and deep desire to be recognized. As his story unfolds, it becomes evident that Soames embodies the tragic plight of artists who grapple with the insecurities and harsh realities of creative existence, ultimately culminating in a supernatural twist that propels him into a future he wishes to explore. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Short stories Character sketches PR Text Category: Short Stories Category: Humour Category: British Literature 238626 2025-08-01T09:17:45.714018 text/html 245044 2021-01-27T21:42:22 text/html; charset=utf-8 165819 2025-08-01T09:17:52.114493 application/epub+zip 168455 2025-08-01T09:17:48.485496 application/epub+zip 147855 2025-08-01T09:17:47.374005 application/epub+zip 299271 2025-08-01T09:17:54.648456 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 296653 2025-08-01T09:17:51.434491 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 270414 2022-09-01T10:24:53.076565 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 212212 2025-08-01T09:17:45.346017 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 212167 2016-10-18T13:36:08 text/plain; charset=utf-8 17037 2025-08-01T09:17:54.773440 application/rdf+xml 13771 2025-08-01T09:17:47.881980 image/jpeg 3427 2025-08-01T09:17:47.633992 image/jpeg 165119 2025-08-01T09:17:45.735988 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia