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The Highflyers
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- Book Synopsis
- The highflyers explores the consequences of privilege and the disorientation of youth shaped by luxury and social expectation. Set amid a society energized by industrial wealth and darkened by the threat of war, the story centers on the restlessness of affluent young men confronting a shifting world. In the early scenes, their idle conversations and leisurely gatherings reflect a detachment from consequence, yet behind the banter lies an undercurrent of anxiety about identity, purpose, and looming conflict. The story contrasts the exuberance of a wealthy lifestyle with the growing tension of responsibility, particularly when one character's recklessness leads to an incident that disturbs their insulated world. The backdrop of Detroit s rapid rise through the automobile industry serves as a powerful symbol of progress that has outpaced moral direction. The narrative questions whether inherited privilege insulates or corrupts, and it captures the moment when youthful indulgence collides with the demands of adulthood. The unraveling of their illusion of control mirrors broader societal shifts, offering a critical reflection on the fragility of comfort and the cost of evading accountability.
- About The Author
- Clarence Budington Kelland was an American writer. He was a notable literary personality in his heyday, describing himself as "the best second-rate writer in America" and being prolific and versatile. His most well-known juvenile works were the Mark Tidd and Catty Atkins series, while his best-known adult work was the Scattergood Baines series. Kelland's other famous adult books include: Conflict (1920), Rhoda Fair (1925), Hard Money (1930), Arizona (1939), and Dangerous Angel (1953). Kelland's name lives on in hundreds of films based on his works, notably Speak Easily (1932), starring Buster Keaton. The film Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936), starring Gary Cooper, was based on the Kelland serial Opera Hat from The American Magazine. Opera Hat was eventually adapted into the short-lived television series Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1969 70) and the film Mr. Deeds (2002). One of Kelland's most well-known characters, Scattergood Baines, appeared in six Hollywood pictures from 1941 to 1943, starring Guy Kibbee as Baines. The Baines character was a benevolent but often misunderstood guy who tried to aid the residents of his little village.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9789371133340
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Double 9 Books, (01 May 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 228
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 216 x 140 x 13 mm
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