Our Mr. Wrenn

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The protagonist, Mr. Wrenn, is a pacifist yearning for adventure beyond his mundane job. After receiving a small inheritance, he embarks on a brief journey that challenges his timid nature, culminating in a fistfight with a bully. This transformative experience leads him to form new friendships and meet Nelly upon his return to New York. The novel explores themes of self-discovery and personal growth against the backdrop of early 20th-century society.