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Immortal Longings
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General FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025729732
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 280
Weight: 1.25
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Immortal Longings is a poignant exploration of the search for meaning and the enduring pull of one's roots. The story follows June Heritage, a man who has achieved significant wealth and success in the urban corporate world but finds himself increasingly disillusioned with the superficiality of his life. Seeking a sense of peace that his professional triumphs have failed to provide, he returns to the quiet, rugged landscape of his childhood home in rural Maine.
As Heritage works to restore his ancestral estate, the novel delves into the deep contrasts between the relentless pace of modern city life and the steady, rhythmic traditions of the countryside. Through his interactions with the local community and the reawakening of long-dormant memories, he begins to reconcile his past with his present. Ben Ames Williams offers a masterfully written character study that examines the complexities of the American identity, the weight of family legacy, and the universal desire for spiritual fulfillment. Immortal Longings remains a compelling narrative about the courage required to abandon a hollow success in favor of a more authentic and grounded existence.
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