Septimius Felton (Classic Reprint): Or the Elixir of Life: Or the Elixir of Life (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Hawthorne, Nathaniel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 133051341X ISBN 13: 9781330513415

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book tells the philosophical musings and adventures of a young man named Septimius Felton, who lives during the beginning of the American Revolution. The author explores the moral dilemmas and complexities of life in a turbulent time, delving into themes of mortality, patriotism, and self-discovery. As Septimius witnesses the outbreak of the war, a profound question grips him: why do men die? Thus begins his profound journey of self-discovery, leading him to challenge societal norms and explore the depths of human nature. Along the way, he encounters many characters from different walks of life whose stories and experiences further illuminate the complexities of existence. Ultimately, Septimius is driven to confront his own mortality and the nature of human existence, leading to a transformed understanding of his place within the grand tapestry of life.

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Product Description

Excerpt from Septimius Felton: Or the Elixir of Life The following story is the last written by my father. It is printed as it was found among his manuscripts. I believe it is a striking specimen of the peculiarities and charm of his style, and that it will have an added interest for brother artists, and for those who care to study the method of his composition, from the mere fact of its not having received his final revision. In any case, I feel sure that the retention of the passages within brackets (e. g. p. 33), which show how my father intended to amplify some of the descriptions and develop more fully one or two of the character studies, will not be regretted by appreciative readers. My earnest thanks are due to Mr. Robert Browning for his kind assistance and advice in interpreting the manuscript, otherwise so difficult to me. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 133051341X
• ISBN 13: 9781330513415
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224