The Overman
Paperback
Classic FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction
Please select the version of book you would like to purchase.
ISBN10: 9375364844
ISBN13: 9789375364849
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jun 30 2026
Pages: 24
Weight: 0.10
Height: 0.06 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9789375364849
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jun 30 2026
Pages: 24
Weight: 0.10
Height: 0.06 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A restless mind paces the corridors of early twentieth-century America, grappling with the weight of modernity and the burden of selfhood. In a world where social certainties are dissolving and the promise of progress is shadowed by existential doubt, a searching intellect confronts the chasm between aspiration and reality. This philosophical novel unfolds as both a psychological and intellectual fiction, tracing the struggles of an individual who questions the very fabric of society and the limits of human potential. Through scenes charged with tension and moments of piercing introspection, the narrative probes the anxieties of an age caught between tradition and upheaval-a period when American literature began to wrestle with the profound uncertainties of modern life. The work stands apart for its unflinching social commentary, offering a lens on the forces shaping both personal destiny and collective experience. Its existential themes-alienation, the quest for meaning, and the challenge of authenticity-resonate with readers drawn to thought provoking fiction that does not shy away from the complexities of the human condition. The prose moves with clarity and force, inviting both general readers and those who cherish literary fiction to contemplate questions that remain urgent today. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. For anyone seeking a work of psychological depth and social insight, this early twentieth-century novel remains a vital touchstone in the ongoing conversation about modernity and society.
4 different editions
Also available
Also from
Sinclair, Upton
The Brass Check: A Study of American Journalism; Evidence and Reasons Behind the Media's Corruption
Sinclair, Upton
Paperback
$24.98
The Brass Check: The Seminal Exposé on News Media Censorship and Propaganda
Sinclair, Upton
Paperback
$18.99
The Jungle (Royal Collector's Edition) (Case Laminate Hardcover with Jacket)
Sinclair, Upton
Hardcover
$62.44
Plays of Protest: The Naturewoman, The Machine, The Second-Story man, Prince Hagen
Sinclair, Upton
Hardcover
$41.19
Jimmie Higgins: Roman D'un Ouvrier Socialiste Américain Pendant La Guerre...
Sinclair, Upton
Hardcover
$46.19
The Upton Sinclair Collection: Including The Jungle, Oil! & The Moneychangers (Hardcover Library Edition)
Sinclair, Upton
Hardcover
$84.99
The Upton Sinclair Collection: Including The Jungle, Oil! & The Moneychangers
Sinclair, Upton
Paperback
$67.49
The Cry for Justice: An Anthology of the Literature of Social Protest; The writings of philosophers, poets, novelists, social reformers, and others wh
Sinclair, Upton
London, Jack
Paperback
$34.99
Plays of Protest: The Naturewoman, The Machine, The Second-Story man, Prince Hagen
Sinclair, Upton
Paperback
$26.19
Jimmie Higgins: Roman D'un Ouvrier Socialiste Américain Pendant La Guerre...
Sinclair, Upton
Paperback
$31.19
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
$38.00
The Underworld U.S.A. Trilogy, Volume I: American Tabloid, the Cold Six Thousand; Introduction by Thomas Mallon
Ellroy, James
Hardcover
$33.25
James Fenimore Cooper: The Leatherstocking Tales Vol. 1 (Loa #26): The Pioneers / The Last of the Mohicans / The Prairie
Cooper, James Fenimore
Hardcover
From $19.99
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other Stories (Barnes & Noble Classics Series)
Stevenson, Robert Louis
Paperback
$5.99
Johnny Panic and the Bible of Dreams: Short Stories, Prose, and Diary Excerpts
Plath, Sylvia
Paperback
$9.50
Philip Roth: Novels 1967-1972 (Loa #158): When She Was Good / Portnoy's Complaint / Our Gang / The Breast
Roth, Philip
Hardcover
$33.25
The Patrick Melrose Novels: Never Mind, Bad News, Some Hope, and Mother's Milk
St Aubyn, Edward
Paperback
From $9.99
