The Adventures of a Modest Man

By Robert W. (Robert William) Chambers

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

When a simple pig purchase throws a man's ordinary life into hilarious chaos, he considers escaping his mundane existence with a daring trip to Paris.

Genres

Culture/Civilization/Society Humour Literature Fiction

Released

2013-09-12

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Summary

"The Adventures of a Modest Man" by Robert W. Chambers is a story set in the early 1900s that follows the life of a regular guy as he deals with his normal life and some very unusual events. It starts with a funny story about him buying a pig, which makes him think about how boring his life has become and consider taking a trip to Paris with his daughters. His interactions show themes of social behavior, figuring out who you are, and wanting to change, all set against the worries of family and society. We meet the main character as he talks with his friend Gillian about getting a pig. This simple event makes him think about life in his Long Island town that he thinks is holding him back. After a funny night with the pig’s antics, the man decides to go to Paris with his daughters, suggesting deeper ideas about growing as a person and seeing the world, setting the tone for his upcoming modest escapades.