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Villa Rubein And Other Stories explores the conflicts between young love and the pursuit of art versus money, business versus vocation, and work versus a life secured by inheritance. It examines the struggles of those who choose careers driven by passion, particularly in the arts, against those who dedicate themselves to building wealth. The narrative suggests that those who earn money tend to value it more than those who inherit it, acknowledging the deep commitment required to acquire and preserve wealth. Through these contrasting perspectives, the work raises profound questions about the nature of success, fulfillment, and personal sacrifice. It challenges the idealized notion that wealth is irrelevant to those who have it, while highlighting the devotion and effort needed to achieve financial security. The story also reflects on how these different approaches to life and work shape personal identity and relationships, offering a thoughtful exploration of the emotional and philosophical dimensions of ambition, love, and the pursuit of meaning. It is a reflection on the complex choices that define ones path in life and the impact those choices have on the pursuit of both material and spiritual fulfillment.
Binding: Paperback;268 pages; Publisher: Repro India Limited; Classification: FHP; Weight: 465 g; Dimensions: 216 x 140 x 20
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Villa Rubein And Other Stories explores the conflicts between young love and the pursuit of art versus money, business versus vocation, and work versus a life secured by inheritance. It examines the struggles of those who choose careers driven by passion, particularly in the arts, against those who dedicate themselves to building wealth. The narrative suggests that those who earn money tend to value it more than those who inherit it, acknowledging the deep commitment required to acquire and preserve wealth. Through these contrasting perspectives, the work raises profound questions about the nature of success, fulfillment, and personal sacrifice. It challenges the idealized notion that wealth is irrelevant to those who have it, while highlighting the devotion and effort needed to achieve financial security. The story also reflects on how these different approaches to life and work shape personal identity and relationships, offering a thoughtful exploration of the emotional and philosophical dimensions of ambition, love, and the pursuit of meaning. It is a reflection on the complex choices that define ones path in life and the impact those choices have on the pursuit of both material and spiritual fulfillment.
Binding: Paperback;268 pages; Publisher: Repro India Limited; Classification: FHP; Weight: 465 g; Dimensions: 216 x 140 x 20
Extended returns Orders placed after 29th October 2026 can be returned until 5th January 2027
Something not quite right? You have 21 days from the day you receive it, to send something back. When you purchase Debenhams Deliver+, you will have an extra 14 days on top of our standard 21-day window to initate a return.
Please note, we cannot offer refunds on fashion face masks, cosmetics, pierced jewellery, adult toys, and swimwear or lingerie if the hygiene seal is not in place or has been broken.
Items of footwear and/or clothing must be unworn and unwashed with the original labels attached. Also, footwear must be tried on indoors. Items of homeware including bedlinen, mattresses, and toppers, and pillows must be unused and in their original unopened packaging. This does not affect your statutory rights.
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“Refund was approved and back in my account the same day.” - Deliver+ customer
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