Matthias at the Door

By Edwin Arlington Robinson

Book Overview

Matthias at the Door is a book written by Edwin Arlington Robinson. The story revolves around the life of Matthias, a man who has been living in isolation for years. He is a recluse who has been living alone in his house, which is situated in a small town. The people of the town know him as a strange man who never comes out of his house.One day, a young boy named David comes to Matthias' door, seeking shelter from a storm. Matthias reluctantly lets the boy in, and they spend the night together. Over the course of the night, Matthias opens up to David and tells him about his past. He reveals that he was once a successful businessman who lost everything due to his own greed and selfishness.The next day, Matthias decides to leave his house and face the world again. He realizes that he has been living in isolation for far too long and that he needs to make amends for his past mistakes. He sets out on a journey of self-discovery, seeking redemption for his past actions.The book is a heartwarming tale of forgiveness, redemption, and the power of human connection. It is a story that will resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds. Edwin Arlington Robinson's writing is both engaging and thought-provoking, and the characters are well-developed and relatable. Overall, Matthias at the Door is a must-read book for anyone who enjoys a good story about the human experience.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: 1417995165
• ISBN13: 9781417995165
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"