Project Gutenberg 2009-01-29 Public domain in the USA. 365 Smith, John Talbot 1855 1923 The Art of Disappearing The Man Who Disappeared Appeared twenty years after its original publication with the title: The Man Who Disappeared. Produced by David Clarke, Meredith Bach, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "The Art of Disappearing" by John Talbot Smith is a fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Horace Endicott, a young man who experiences a profound transformation after witnessing tragedy, leading him to question his life and relationships. The narrative explores themes of identity, betrayal, and the art of completely severing ties with one's past. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Horace, who reflects on his seemingly perfect life after marrying Sonia Westfield. However, his life takes a dark turn during a train accident where he meets Monsignor O'Donnell. This encounter sparks a series of reflections on faith and existence, especially as Horace witnesses a young fireman dying and the priest's compassionate ministrations. This harrowing experience forces Horace to confront the fragility of life and sets off a chain of events that lead him to contemplate his own identity and the possibility of disappearing from his current life. The opening chapters establish a gripping emotional landscape and hint at the complexities of Horace’s journey towards radical change. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). 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