Project Gutenberg 2018-09-01 Public domain in the USA. 129 Herrick, Robert 1868 1938 Herrick, Robert Welch The Common Lot Produced by Al Haines "The Common Lot" by Robert Herrick is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins at the funeral of Powers Jackson, a self-made industrialist, and follows his nephew, Jackson Hart, as he navigates the impact of his uncle's death and the unexpected consequences of the will that reveals his uncle's philanthropic intentions. The narrative offers a glimpse into the complexities of human relationships, class struggles, and moral dilemmas. At the start of the novel, the atmosphere is somber as mourners gather to pay their respects to Powers Jackson. Among them are Jackson Hart and a young woman named Helen Spellman, both grappling with their feelings about the deceased. As the funeral proceedings unfold, the young architect reflects on his complicated relationship with his late uncle, who had both supported and governed his life choices. Soon after, the reading of the will shocks Jackson, revealing that most of his uncle's fortune is earmarked for a school for working-class children, leaving him with a modest inheritance. This turn of events catalyzes Jackson's inner turmoil and sets the stage for his struggle to redefine his identity and ambitions in a city fueled by wealth and ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Didactic fiction Social problems -- Fiction Political fiction PS Text Category: Novels Category: American Literature 653021 2025-07-23T06:19:17.843555 text/html 656905 2018-09-01T13:58:18 text/html 323602 2025-07-23T06:19:24.092392 application/epub+zip 334299 2025-07-23T06:19:18.598431 application/epub+zip 312863 2025-07-23T06:19:18.224432 application/epub+zip 510645 2025-07-23T06:19:28.538389 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 487886 2025-07-23T06:19:23.722386 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 466693 2022-09-26T07:13:18.437453 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 620353 2025-07-23T06:19:16.838433 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 620600 2018-09-01T13:58:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18649 2025-07-23T06:19:28.661355 application/rdf+xml 18512 2025-07-23T06:19:18.308411 image/jpeg 3226 2025-07-23T06:19:18.266419 image/jpeg 235876 2018-09-01T13:58:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 313702 2018-09-01T13:58:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 314229 2025-07-23T06:19:17.896446 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