A novel of ambition, about a man who rises from the most humble of beginnings in Manchester and reaches the very top in politics in the era when the Labour Party was born after a great struggle. Hamer Shawcross is a victim of his own success, and certainly one of the great characters of English literature.
Fame Is the Spur by Howard Spring is a historical novel that traces the life of John Hamer Shawcross, a working-class man who rises to political prominence in early 20th century England. The story is a rich and detailed portrayal of Shawcross's journey from humble beginnings to becoming a celebrated political figure, exploring themes of ambition, idealism, and the corrupting influence of power. Spring's narrative is both compelling and thought-provoking, examining the personal costs of public success and the shifting nature of political convictions over time.
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