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The Journal of a Disappointed Man
The Journal of a Disappointed Man | H. G. Wells, W. N. P. Barbellion
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This book contains Bruce Frederick Cummings' (pseudonym: W. N. P. Barbellion) 1919 work, “The Journal of a Disappointed Man”. Hailed by Ronald Blythe as "among the most moving diaries ever created", it is full of astute and frank observations, interesting personal philosophy, and profound introspection. The first edition contains a preface by H. G. Wells, which caused many people think it a work of fiction; however, Well's dispelled this rumour even though the true identity of its author was unknown until his death. A fascinating and unique volume, “The Journal of a Disappointed Man” constitutes a must-read for all lovers of non-fiction and would make for a worthy addition to any collection. Bruce Frederick Cummings (1889 – 919) was an English diarist most famous for this work. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.
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The Journal of a Disappointed Man | W.N.P. Barbellion
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I elect this required reading. WNP Barbellion was the pseudonym of Bruce Frederick Cummings, an avid English naturalist and diarist. Sadly, Cummings did not have very long to live (we now know he had multiple sclerosis). It‘s his written ruminations on death, on scientific ambitions cut short, and a great love for Literature, Nature and his wife/child that make this one of the greatest journals published. He died in 1919 at the age of 30.

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The Journal of a Disappointed Man | W.N.P. Barbellion
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It's hard to explain the particular pleasure reading this book gives. In theory, it ought to be rather dull, but something about Barbellion's unflinching honesty as he attempts to describe his thoughts and feelings, especially when they are far from flattering to himself, makes it oddly compelling and as his death approaches extremely moving.

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