Project Gutenberg 2024-03-05 Public domain in the USA. 198 Horniman, Roy 1874 1930 Israel Rank : $b The autobiography of a criminal $aLondon :$bChatto & Windus, $c1907. Brian Raiter "Israel Rank: The Autobiography of a Criminal" by Roy Horniman is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows the life of Israel Rank, a character whose upbringing, social aspirations, and eventual criminality shape his journey through society, exploring themes of identity, ambition, and morality. The opening of the novel establishes a somber and reflective tone, introducing readers to Israel Rank’s childhood in a drab suburban setting. Through vivid descriptions, we gain insight into his family life and the dull, unremarkable environment that forms the backdrop to his early years. The narrative transitions into the events surrounding his birth, highlighting his Jewish heritage and the complexities of his family dynamics. As the protagonist reflects on his experiences and feelings, we sense a deep desire for significance and status, foreshadowing the moral deviations he may pursue in his quest for a more exalted life. The stage is set for a character who grapples with the tension between societal expectations and personal ambition, leaving readers intrigued about the choices that will ultimately define him. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/011986037 20240229112624horniman 1907 GB Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Humorous stories Detective and mystery stories Criminals -- Fiction PR Text Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery Category: Novels Category: British Literature 699738 2025-06-29T04:51:27.994825 text/html 674632 2024-03-05T04:43:47 text/html 621804 2025-06-29T04:51:35.778829 application/epub+zip 622046 2025-06-29T04:51:29.201842 application/epub+zip 426337 2025-06-29T04:51:28.513840 application/epub+zip 842605 2025-06-29T04:51:41.176768 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 809565 2025-06-29T04:51:35.197785 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 666524 2025-06-29T04:51:27.171832 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 646813 2024-03-05T04:43:47 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16210 2025-06-29T04:51:41.310743 application/rdf+xml 13287 2025-06-29T04:51:28.681816 image/jpeg 2017 2025-06-29T04:51:28.596802 image/jpeg 786907 2025-06-29T04:51:28.054856 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