Henry Langdon: A Tale ...

By Louisa Payson Hopkins

Book Overview

Henry Langdon: A Tale is a novel written by Louisa Payson Hopkins and published in 1846. The story follows the titular character, Henry Langdon, as he navigates the challenges and triumphs of life in early 19th century America. Born into a wealthy family, Henry is expected to follow in his father's footsteps and become a successful businessman. However, he is more interested in pursuing his own passions, particularly his love of literature and the arts. As Henry grows older, he becomes increasingly disillusioned with the materialistic values of his peers and the society in which he lives. He begins to question the meaning of success and happiness, and ultimately decides to pursue a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Along the way, he encounters a cast of memorable characters, including a wise old mentor and a beautiful young woman who captures his heart.Through Henry's journey, Hopkins explores themes of individualism, self-discovery, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world. The novel is also notable for its vivid descriptions of life in early 19th century America, from the bustling cities to the rugged countryside.Overall, Henry Langdon: A Tale is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on American life in the 19th century.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: 1166025705
• ISBN13: 9781166025700
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"