Rankell's Remains: An American Novel (1886)

By Barrett Wendell and Barrett 1855-1921 Wendell

Book Overview

Rankell's Remains is a novel written by American author Barrett Wendell and published in 1886. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of the protagonist, John Rankell, a young man from a wealthy family who is struggling to find his place in the world. The novel begins with Rankell's return to his family's estate after spending several years studying abroad. He is disillusioned with his privileged upbringing and feels disconnected from his family and their social circle. In an attempt to find meaning in his life, Rankell becomes involved in various social and political movements of the time, including labor unions and anarchist groups. As Rankell becomes more deeply involved in these movements, he begins to question his own beliefs and the motivations of those around him. He also becomes romantically involved with a young woman named Mary, who shares his passion for social justice. The novel explores themes of class conflict, social justice, and the search for personal identity. It is a complex and thought-provoking work that offers a unique perspective on the social and political issues of its time.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: 1437120873
• ISBN13: 9781437120875
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"