The Tower: A Novel (1906)

By Mary Tappan Wright

Book Overview

The Tower is a novel written by Mary Tappan Wright and published in 1906. The story is set in the early 20th century and revolves around the life of a young woman named Theodora Fitzgerald. Theodora is the daughter of a wealthy and influential family in New York City, but she is unhappy with her life and feels trapped by the expectations placed upon her.One day, Theodora meets a mysterious man named Gabriel, who takes her on a journey of self-discovery and enlightenment. Gabriel is a spiritual teacher who lives in a tower on the outskirts of the city, and he teaches Theodora about the power of love, the importance of living in the present moment, and the true nature of reality.As Theodora spends more time with Gabriel, she begins to question her old way of life and starts to embrace a new way of thinking. However, her family and society at large do not understand or accept her newfound beliefs, and she must decide whether to continue on her path of enlightenment or return to her old life.The Tower is a thought-provoking novel that explores themes of spirituality, self-discovery, and societal expectations. Wright's writing is descriptive and engaging, and her characters are complex and relatable. The novel has been praised for its philosophical depth and its ability to inspire readers to question their own beliefs and values.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: 1165162857
• ISBN13: 9781165162857
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"