Anthony Brewer's The Lovesick Kin (1907)

By Anthony Brewer

Book Overview

Anthony Brewer's The Lovesick Kin is a novel published in 1907. The story revolves around the lives of the Kin family, who are known for their eccentricities and odd behavior. The protagonist, John Kin, is a young man who is deeply in love with his cousin, Mary Kin. However, their love is forbidden due to the family's strict moral code. John's love for Mary consumes him, and he becomes increasingly unstable as he tries to come to terms with his feelings.As the story unfolds, the reader is introduced to the various members of the Kin family and their peculiarities. There is Aunt Jane, who is obsessed with cleanliness and order, and Uncle Tom, who is a notorious miser. The family's patriarch, Grandfather Kin, is a stern and unforgiving man who rules the family with an iron fist.As John's obsession with Mary grows, he becomes increasingly isolated from the rest of the family. He spends his days wandering the countryside, lost in his thoughts and consumed by his forbidden love. Eventually, John's mental state deteriorates to the point where he becomes a danger to himself and those around him.The Lovesick Kin is a tragic tale of forbidden love and the destructive power of obsession. Brewer's vivid descriptions of the Kin family and their odd behaviors make for a compelling read, while the novel's themes of love, family, and mental illness resonate with readers to this day.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436779383
• ISBN13: 9781436779388
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"