October Leaves (1898)
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ISBN10: 1166947564
ISBN13: 9781166947569
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 122
Weight: 0.38
Height: 0.26 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781166947569
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 122
Weight: 0.38
Height: 0.26 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
October Leaves is a novel written by Henry Adolphus Miles and first published in 1898. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of the protagonist, John Hildreth, a successful businessman who is married to the beautiful and charming Elizabeth. However, John's life takes a dramatic turn when he is diagnosed with a terminal illness.As John's health deteriorates, he begins to reflect on his life and the choices he has made. He also begins to question his relationship with his wife and his own morality. Meanwhile, Elizabeth struggles to come to terms with John's illness and the possibility of losing him.The novel explores themes of love, mortality, and the meaning of life. It is a poignant and introspective work that delves into the complexities of human emotions and relationships. The writing style is elegant and sophisticated, with vivid descriptions of the changing seasons and the natural world.Overall, October Leaves is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today. It is a must-read for anyone who enjoys thought-provoking literature that explores the human condition.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.
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