Project Gutenberg 2005-01-17 Public domain in the USA. 334 Dreiser, Theodore 1871 1945 Twelve Men Peter -- A doer of the word -- My brother Paul -- The country doctor -- Culhane, the solid man -- A true patriarch -- De Maupassant, Junior -- The village feudists -- "Vanity, vanity," saith the preacher -- The mighty Rourke -- A mayor and his people -- W. L. S. Produced by Suzanne Shell, Melissa Er-Raqabi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "Twelve Men" by Theodore Dreiser is a collection of character sketches written in the early 20th century. The book showcases various individuals, primarily focusing on Peter, who stands out for his unique understanding of life and humanity. Through his interactions and observations, Dreiser explores themes of artistic expression, spirituality, and the nature of existence. The opening of "Twelve Men" revolves around Peter, a compelling and eccentric character who embodies a profound appreciation for life in all its facets. Dreiser introduces Peter as someone who embraces internal freedom, cherishing both the absurdity and beauty of his surroundings. In his early encounters in St. Louis, the narrator, presumably Dreiser himself, portrays Peter's lively spirit, artistic tendencies, and curiosity for the world around him. Their friendship develops against a backdrop of diverse personalities and societal norms, as they navigate through elements of humor, camaraderie, and the human experience. Through Peter’s character, the foundation is laid for a deeper exploration of the complexities of life, art, and human connections in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Character sketches United States -- Biography PS Text Browsing: Biographies Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Category: Novels Category: American Literature 722792 2025-06-06T10:13:18.383146 text/html 748440 2020-12-19T05:42:11 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 348366 2025-06-06T10:13:28.070145 application/epub+zip 357775 2025-06-06T10:13:20.794217 application/epub+zip 357775 2025-06-06T10:13:19.365200 application/epub+zip 597576 2025-06-06T10:13:33.944151 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 568681 2025-06-06T10:13:27.130184 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 532841 2022-09-07T17:57:23.626138 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 697854 2023-09-07T04:39:49.358540 text/plain 16061 2025-06-06T10:13:34.081120 application/rdf+xml 12282 2025-06-06T10:13:19.934274 image/jpeg 3185 2025-06-06T10:13:19.651135 image/jpeg 343744 2025-06-06T10:13:18.453200 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