In This Present World (1897)

By George Hodges

Book Overview

In This Present World is a novel written by George Hodges and published in 1897. The story follows the life of a young man named John Ward, who is struggling to find his place in the world. John is the son of a wealthy businessman and has been raised in a privileged environment. However, he is not content with his life and feels a sense of emptiness.John decides to leave his comfortable life behind and embark on a journey of self-discovery. He travels to Europe and meets a variety of people, including artists, intellectuals, and socialists. Through his experiences, John begins to question his own beliefs and values.As John navigates the complexities of the world around him, he also grapples with his own personal demons. He struggles with feelings of guilt and shame over past mistakes and must learn to forgive himself in order to move forward.In This Present World is a thought-provoking novel that explores themes of identity, morality, and the search for meaning. It offers a glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of the late 19th century and provides insights into the human condition that are still relevant today.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: 1104253011
• ISBN13: 9781104253011
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"