The Individualist (1899)
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ISBN10: 1120764211
ISBN13: 9781120764218
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Dec 7 2009
Pages: 402
Weight: 1.18
Height: 0.82 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781120764218
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Dec 7 2009
Pages: 402
Weight: 1.18
Height: 0.82 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Individualist is a novel written by William Hurrell Mallock and published in 1899. Set in the late 19th century, the story revolves around the life of Aubrey Tanqueray, a wealthy and successful businessman who has made a name for himself in the world of finance. Despite his success, Aubrey is plagued by a sense of emptiness and dissatisfaction with his life. He begins to question the values of society and the pursuit of wealth and power, and instead seeks to find meaning and purpose in his own life.As Aubrey embarks on a journey of self-discovery, he meets a variety of characters who challenge his beliefs and force him to confront his own limitations. These include his wife, who is deeply unhappy with their marriage; his daughter, who is struggling to find her own identity; and a group of intellectuals who espouse radical ideas about the nature of society and the role of the individual in it.Through these encounters, Aubrey begins to see the world in a new light and to question the assumptions that have guided his life up to this point. He begins to embrace a more individualistic philosophy, one that emphasizes personal freedom and self-expression over conformity and convention.The Individualist is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the human condition, and a powerful critique of the values and beliefs that shape our lives. It is a timeless work that continues to resonate with readers today, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of ideas and the evolution of modern society.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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