ISBN: 9791041806348 - The Return: A Mysterious Transition and Its Consequences (8 results)

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -'The Return' by Walter de la Mare is a novel that delves into the mysterious and unsettling transformation of Arthur Lawford, a man who experiences an inexplicable change in his appearance after a peculiar incident in a churchyard. The story begins with Lawford wandering through an old churchyard, reflecting on his life and health. He falls into a stupor and awakens to find his face altered beyond recognition. This metamorphosis leads to a series of events that challenge his identity and relationships, particularly with his wife, Sheila, who struggles to believe his story. Lawford's predicament is compounded by the disbelief of those around him, including the vicar, Mr. Bethany, who is called upon to provide guidance. As Lawford grapples with his new reality, he is forced to confront the nature of his existence and the essence of his being. The novel explores themes of identity, reality, and the supernatural, leaving readers to ponder the boundaries between the physical and the metaphysical. De la Mare's narrative is rich with psychological depth, capturing the protagonist's internal turmoil and the reactions of those around him as they navigate this extraordinary situation. 288 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Published in 1910, Walter de la Mare's 'The Return' stands as a cornerstone of psychological horror, where the supernatural serves as a scalpel to dissect Victorian and Edwardian notions of identity. Arthur Lawford, an unremarkable man of the middle class, seeks rest in the Widderstone churchyard while recovering from a bout of influenza. By falling asleep near the grave of Nicholas Sabathier-a Huguenot who committed suicide in 1739-he inadvertently opens a door to a parasitic entity.When Lawford wakes, he is physically transformed. The mirror reveals a face that is lean, sardonic, and predatory-the face of Sabathier. This physical metamorphosis is the catalyst for a profound ontological crisis: if the body changes, does the soul remain intact The Dissolution of the Self and Social AlienationThe immediate conflict is not with the ghost of Sabathier, but with the living. Lawford's wife, Sheila, represents the rigid societal structures of the era. Her reaction is one of visceral repulsion mixed with social anxiety. To Sheila, Lawford's transformation is a scandal to be hidden rather than a tragedy to be understood. Her inability to recognize the 'true' Arthur beneath the foreign features suggests that, in her world, identity is merely a surface-level contract. If the 'mask' changes, the person is effectively dead.The Vicar, Mr. Bethany, provides a counterpoint. He represents the struggle of faith against the inexplicable. While he is deeply disturbed by Lawford's new appearance, he remains the only character from Lawford's 'old life' who attempts to see through the mask. His presence highlights the tension between a materialistic worldview-where a change in features equals a change in personhood-and a spiritual one that seeks the permanence of the soul.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Published in 1910, Walter de la Mare's "The Return" stands as a cornerstone of psychological horror, where the supernatural serves as a scalpel to dissect Victorian and Edwardian notions of identity. Arthur Lawford, an unremarkable man of the middle class, seeks rest in the Widderstone churchyard while recovering from a bout of influenza. By falling asleep near the grave of Nicholas Sabathier-a Huguenot who committed suicide in 1739-he inadvertently opens a door to a parasitic entity. When Lawford wakes, he is physically transformed. The mirror reveals a face that is lean, sardonic, and predatory-the face of Sabathier. This physical metamorphosis is the catalyst for a profound ontological crisis: if the body changes, does the soul remain intact? The Dissolution of the Self and Social Alienation The immediate conflict is not with the ghost of Sabathier, but with the living. Lawford's wife, Sheila, represents the rigid societal structures of the era. Her reaction is one of visceral repulsion mixed with social anxiety. To Sheila, Lawford's transformation is a scandal to be hidden rather than a tragedy to be understood. Her inability to recognize the "true" Arthur beneath the foreign features suggests that, in her world, identity is merely a surface-level contract. If the "mask" changes, the person is effectively dead. The Vicar, Mr. Bethany, provides a counterpoint. He represents the struggle of faith against the inexplicable. While he is deeply disturbed by Lawford's new appearance, he remains the only character from Lawford's "old life" who attempts to see through the mask. His presence highlights the tension between a materialistic worldview-where a change in features equals a change in personhood-and a spiritual one that seeks the permanence of the soul. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -Published in 1910, Walter de la Mare's 'The Return' stands as a cornerstone of psychological horror, where the supernatural serves as a scalpel to dissect Victorian and Edwardian notions of identity. Arthur Lawford, an unremarkable man of the middle class, seeks rest in the Widderstone churchyard while recovering from a bout of influenza. By falling asleep near the grave of Nicholas Sabathier-a Huguenot who committed suicide in 1739-he inadvertently opens a door to a parasitic entity.When Lawford wakes, he is physically transformed. The mirror reveals a face that is lean, sardonic, and predatory-the face of Sabathier. This physical metamorphosis is the catalyst for a profound ontological crisis: if the body changes, does the soul remain intact The Dissolution of the Self and Social AlienationThe immediate conflict is not with the ghost of Sabathier, but with the living. Lawford's wife, Sheila, represents the rigid societal structures of the era. Her reaction is one of visceral repulsion mixed with social anxiety. To Sheila, Lawford's transformation is a scandal to be hidden rather than a tragedy to be understood. Her inability to recognize the 'true' Arthur beneath the foreign features suggests that, in her world, identity is merely a surface-level contract. If the 'mask' changes, the person is effectively dead.The Vicar, Mr. Bethany, provides a counterpoint. He represents the struggle of faith against the inexplicable. While he is deeply disturbed by Lawford's new appearance, he remains the only character from Lawford's 'old life' who attempts to see through the mask. His presence highlights the tension between a materialistic worldview-where a change in features equals a change in personhood-and a spiritual one that seeks the permanence of the soul.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 288 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. The Return | A Mysterious transition and Its Consequences | Walter De La Mare | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2026 | Culturea | EAN 9791041806348 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: preigu GmbH & Co. KG, Lengericher Landstr. 19, 49078 Osnabrück, mail[at]preigu[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.…