The Horn of Life

By Gertrude Atherton

Book Overview

The Horn of Life is a novel written by Gertrude Atherton. The story is set in San Francisco during the early 1900s and follows the life of a young man named John Lawrence. John is a successful businessman who is deeply unhappy with his life and feels unfulfilled. He becomes obsessed with a mysterious woman named Madame de Staemer, who he believes holds the key to his happiness and purpose in life.As John's obsession with Madame de Staemer grows, he becomes increasingly isolated from his friends and family. He spends all of his time and money trying to win her affections, but she remains elusive and enigmatic. Meanwhile, John's business begins to suffer, and he finds himself on the brink of financial ruin.As John's life spirals out of control, he begins to question his own sanity. He becomes convinced that Madame de Staemer is a supernatural being who holds the power of life and death in her hands. In a final desperate attempt to win her over, John sets out on a dangerous journey to find the Horn of Life, a mythical object that is said to grant eternal youth and happiness.The Horn of Life is a dark and haunting tale of obsession, madness, and the search for meaning in a world that can often seem cruel and meaningless. Atherton's vivid descriptions of San Francisco at the turn of the century and her exploration of the human psyche make this novel a timeless classic of American 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: 1419135325
• ISBN13: 9781419135323
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"