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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
The Gay Cockade explores the internal conflict between personal aspirations and the practical realities of life. The protagonist is a young man stuck in a monotonous job but filled with creative ambition to become a playwright. His romance with a supportive partner highlights the tension between following one s dreams and the challenges that relationships and responsibilities bring. As the character works toward achieving success, the tension grows between his ambitions and the personal sacrifices required. The conflict within him deepens as his artistic spirit clashes with the practicality of his new life, causing his individuality to be overshadowed. The story captures the bittersweet nature of pursuing a dream while grappling with the demands of love, personal growth, and compromise. The narrative beautifully reflects on the complexities of balancing ambition with the realities of social and domestic expectations, raising questions about the cost of success and the role that relationships play in shaping one s identity.
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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
The Gay Cockade explores the internal conflict between personal aspirations and the practical realities of life. The protagonist is a young man stuck in a monotonous job but filled with creative ambition to become a playwright. His romance with a supportive partner highlights the tension between following one s dreams and the challenges that relationships and responsibilities bring. As the character works toward achieving success, the tension grows between his ambitions and the personal sacrifices required. The conflict within him deepens as his artistic spirit clashes with the practicality of his new life, causing his individuality to be overshadowed. The story captures the bittersweet nature of pursuing a dream while grappling with the demands of love, personal growth, and compromise. The narrative beautifully reflects on the complexities of balancing ambition with the realities of social and domestic expectations, raising questions about the cost of success and the role that relationships play in shaping one s identity.