On The Staircase (1914)

By Frank Swinnerton

Book Overview

On The Staircase is a novel written by Frank Swinnerton and published in 1914. The story revolves around the life of a young man named Stephen, who is a struggling writer living in London. Stephen's life takes a turn when he meets a beautiful woman named Rosalind, who lives in the same building as him. Rosalind is married to a wealthy man, but she is unhappy in her marriage and is looking for a way out. Stephen and Rosalind begin a passionate affair, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that Rosalind's husband is suspicious of her infidelity. As Stephen becomes more involved in Rosalind's life, he begins to realize that he may be in over his head. The novel explores themes of love, passion, and betrayal, and offers a vivid portrait of life in early 20th century London. With its complex characters and gripping plot, On The Staircase is a timeless classic of English literature.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: 1166610446
• ISBN13: 9781166610449
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"