The Little Brown Jug at Kildare - Nicholson, Meredith
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The Little Brown Jug at Kildare follows the journey of a wealthy man seeking adventure and purpose beyond his affluent life. Dissatisfied with his monotonous existence and family fame, he embarks on a quest that leads him into a web of political intrigue. Along the way, he becomes inadvertently entangled in the rivalries between two southern governors, which heightens the stakes of his journey. His personal quest, driven by a mysterious encounter with a woman, soon intertwines with the tensions surrounding an outlaw and escalating conflicts. The story explores the complexity of individual…mehr

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The Little Brown Jug at Kildare follows the journey of a wealthy man seeking adventure and purpose beyond his affluent life. Dissatisfied with his monotonous existence and family fame, he embarks on a quest that leads him into a web of political intrigue. Along the way, he becomes inadvertently entangled in the rivalries between two southern governors, which heightens the stakes of his journey. His personal quest, driven by a mysterious encounter with a woman, soon intertwines with the tensions surrounding an outlaw and escalating conflicts. The story explores the complexity of individual desire against the backdrop of societal expectations and political drama. It blends humor with serious reflections on life, exploring the pursuit of meaning in a world of conflict. The protagonist's whimsical pursuit leads him into situations that challenge his perspective and prompt personal growth. As he navigates the unfolding drama, the story highlights themes of personal discovery, the cost of involvement in larger societal issues, and the impact of romance and adventure on one's destiny. The narrative offers a mix of satire, romance, and commentary on societal norms, engaging readers with both its wit and emotional depth.
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Meredith Nicholson (December 9, 1866 - December 21, 1947) was an American politician, diplomat, and best-selling author from Indiana. Nicholson was born on December 9, 1866, in Crawfordsville, Indiana, to Edward Willis Nicholson and the former Emily Meredith. Nicholson, who was largely self-taught, began his newspaper career at the Indianapolis Sentinel in 1884. He moved to the Indianapolis News the next year, where he stayed until 1897. He wrote Short Flights in 1891 and continued to write poetry and prose until 1928. Nicholson joined the Democratic Party in 1928 and served on the Indianapolis City Council for two years. He progressed through the ranks of the Democratic Party, earning assignments as envoys to Paraguay, Venezuela, and Nicaragua. Nicholson married first Eugenie Clementine Kountze, Herman Kountze's daughter, and then Dorothy Wolfe Lannon, from whom he eventually divorced. Nicholson died in Indianapolis on December 21, 1947, at the age of 81, and was interred in Crown Hill Cemetery.