"John Marvel, the Assistant" by Thomas Nelson Page is a classic work of American literature that tells the story of a young man, John Marvel, who accepts a position as an assistant at a railway station. The first steps in a new world for him lead to a series of exciting adventures and challenges that help him grow as a person and find his place in society. The novel is filled with deep morals and insightful observations about human nature. "John Marvel, assistant" is a work that leaves a mark in the heart of the reader and encourages him to think about life, values and destiny.