Publisher's Synopsis
My Unwilling Neighbor is a novel written by Frank R. Stockton. The book revolves around the story of a man named Mr. Gubbins who lives in a small town. Mr. Gubbins is a recluse who prefers to live alone and avoids socializing with his neighbors. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when a new family moves in next door. The family is friendly and outgoing, but Mr. Gubbins is not interested in making friends.Despite his reluctance, the family tries to befriend Mr. Gubbins, but he remains distant and cold towards them. However, as time passes, Mr. Gubbins begins to realize that he has misjudged his neighbors and that they are actually kind and genuine people. He starts to open up to them and even begins to enjoy their company.The book explores the themes of friendship, trust, and human connection. It shows how people can overcome their prejudices and learn to appreciate the goodness in others. The story is told in a simple and engaging manner, making it a delightful read for anyone who enjoys heartwarming stories.It was not long before I perceived that the slanting of my bed was becoming less and less, and also I was quite sure that the house was moving more slowly. Then the crackings and snappings before my front wall ceased altogether. The bed resumed its ordinary horizontal position, and although I did not know at what moment the house had ceased sliding and had come to a standstill, I was sure that it had done so.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.