{"product_id":"the-business-of-life-robert-w-chambers-9781835522943","title":"The Business of Life","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"The Business of Life\" is a novel by Robert W. Chambers that was first published in 1913. The story revolves around the life of Richard Leroy, a successful New York businessman who has made a fortune in the publishing industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the start of the novel, Richard is facing a midlife crisis and begins to question the purpose of his life. He becomes disillusioned with his business and starts to explore his artistic side, taking up painting and writing poetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Richard navigates this new phase of his life, he becomes involved with a group of bohemian artists and writers who challenge his views on art, love, and the meaning of life. He also becomes romantically involved with a young woman named Marion, who shares his artistic passions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever, Richard's new lifestyle clashes with his business interests and his marriage, and he must ultimately make a choice between his old life and his new artistic pursuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The Business of Life\" explores themes of self-discovery, the conflict between art and commerce, and the search for meaning in modern society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt offers a glimpse into the cultural and artistic scene of early 20th century New York and showcases Chambers' skill in creating complex, multi-dimensional characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Robert W Chambers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1835522947\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781835522943\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Exotic Publisher\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/27\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 276\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.42lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.58d","brand":"Robert W Chambers","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48873922920703,"sku":"9781835522943","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-business-of-life-robert-w-chambers-9781835522943","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}