The Backslider (1901) - Grant Allen - Bog

The Backslider is a novel written by British author Grant Allen and first published in 1901. The story follows the life of a young man named Richard Larch, who is a successful businessman living in London. Despite his success, Richard is unhappy and feels unfulfilled in his life. He decides to take a break from his work and travel to the countryside in search of a more meaningful existence.During his travels, Richard meets a group of people who live a simple and peaceful life, free from the stresses and pressures of modern society. He becomes enamored with their way of life and decides to stay with them for a while. However, as time goes on, Richard begins to feel conflicted about his decision to leave his old life behind. He struggles to reconcile his desire for a simpler life with his ambition and drive for success.As the story unfolds, Richard must confront his inner demons and make a choice about the kind of life he wants to lead. The Backslider is a thought-provoking novel that explores themes of ambition, happiness, and the search for meaning in life. It is a timeless tale that continues to resonate with readers today.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.