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Multitude and Solitude
Hardcover
Mystery & ThrillerGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025364889
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 310
Weight: 1.35
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Through Naldrett's eyes, Masefield examines the isolation of the creative mind and the physical solitude of the African wilderness. The narrative shifts from the sophisticated drawing rooms of Edwardian London to the untamed landscapes of the tropics, contrasting the multitude of society with the solitude of the individual seeker. As the protagonist faces the harsh realities of disease and nature, he undergoes a psychological transformation that challenges his perceptions of success, failure, and human endeavor.
Written with the lyrical intensity and keen observational detail characteristic of Masefield's prose, Multitude and Solitude remains a significant work of early 20th-century fiction. It offers a unique blend of psychological drama and adventure, providing a deep meditation on the search for authentic meaning in an increasingly complex world.
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