9780243203864 - A Visit to My Discontented Cousin Classic Reprint by James Moncrieff Moncrieff (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. In the late 19th century, an upper-class cynic retreats from society to the solitude of the English countryside. Despite his efforts to escape the complexities of the human experience, he is soon visited by a close friend from school, who challenges his ideals and seeks to convince him that true fulfillment comes from embracing social connections. The author draws upon a wide range of literary and historical sources to explore the conflicting claims of individualism and community. This book is a profound and moving reflection on the nature of human relationships and a reminder of the importance of society to our personal growth. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.