Publisher's Synopsis
George Silverman's Explanation is a short story written by Charles Dickens. The story revolves around the titular character, George Silverman, who is a young man with a troubled past. He is haunted by the memory of his father, who was a cruel and abusive man. Despite his traumatic upbringing, George is a kind and intelligent person, and he is determined to make a better life for himself.The story begins with George working as a clerk in a London office. He is a diligent worker, but he is plagued by a sense of unease and restlessness. One day, he meets a young girl named Mary who works in the same office. Mary is kind and friendly, and she takes an interest in George. They strike up a friendship, and George becomes infatuated with her.As the story progresses, George's past begins to catch up with him. He is visited by a mysterious stranger who claims to know his father. The stranger tells George that his father is still alive and living in America. George is shocked by this revelation, and he decides to travel to America to confront his father.The rest of the story follows George's journey to America and his eventual reunion with his father. Along the way, he learns more about himself and his past, and he comes to understand the true meaning of forgiveness and redemption.Overall, George Silverman's Explanation is a powerful and moving story about the human capacity for resilience and redemption. It is a testament to the enduring power of hope and the importance of forgiveness in our lives.WHAT do I know of Hoghton Towers? Very little; for I have been gratefully unwilling to disturb my first impressions. A house, centuries old, on high ground a mile or so removed from the road between Preston and Blackburn, where the first James of England, in his hurry to make money by making baronets, perhaps made some of those remunerative dignitaries. A house, centuries old, deserted and falling to pieces, its woods and gardens long since grass-land or ploughed up.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.