Sign-In
Cart
The Man Who Was Good
Paperback
Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025346311
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 326
Weight: 1.01
Height: 0.68 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Man Who Was Good is a poignant exploration of sacrifice, redemption, and the harsh social constraints placed upon women at the turn of the century. The narrative follows Mary Brettan, a woman who finds herself cast out and destitute after being abandoned by the man she loved. As she struggles to navigate a world that judges her harshly for her past, she encounters Dr. Tony Ross, whose unwavering kindness and integrity provide a stark contrast to the betrayal she has previously known.
Leonard Merrick's masterful prose delves deep into the psychological toll of social exile and the inherent nobility found in selfless devotion. Often celebrated by his peers for his keen insight into human nature, Merrick presents a story that is both heartbreaking and profoundly moving. Through Mary's journey, the novel examines the complexities of morality and the true meaning of being good in a society often preoccupied with appearances. This work remains a significant piece of literary fiction, offering a nuanced portrait of resilience and the enduring power of compassion.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
12 different editions
Also available
Also from
Merrick, Leonard
A Chair on the Boulevard - Lined Journal - 8.5" x 11" - 208 Pages - College Ruled Notebook for Work and School
Merrick, Leonard
Paperback
Conrad in Quest of His Youth: An Extravaganza of Temperament (Cram Edition)
Merrick, Leonard
Paperback
Also in
Literary Fiction
Elizabeth Spencer: Novels & Stories (Loa #344): The Voice at the Back Door / The Light in the Piazza / Knights and Dragons / Stories
Spencer, Elizabeth
Hardcover
James Fenimore Cooper: The Leatherstocking Tales Vol. 1 (Loa #26): The Pioneers / The Last of the Mohicans / The Prairie
Cooper, James Fenimore
Hardcover
The Underworld U.S.A. Trilogy, Volume I: American Tabloid, the Cold Six Thousand; Introduction by Thomas Mallon
Ellroy, James
Hardcover
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other Stories (Barnes & Noble Classics Series)
Stevenson, Robert Louis
Paperback
Johnny Panic and the Bible of Dreams: Short Stories, Prose, and Diary Excerpts
Plath, Sylvia
Paperback
The Patrick Melrose Novels: Never Mind, Bad News, Some Hope, and Mother's Milk
St Aubyn, Edward
Paperback