The Son of Royal Langbrith - William Dean Howells - Bog

The Son of Royal Langbrith is a novel written by William Dean Howells. The story revolves around the character of Royal Langbrith, a man who has recently died, leaving behind a son named Burnamy. Burnamy has always felt estranged from his father and is shocked to learn that he has been left a large sum of money in his will.As Burnamy tries to come to terms with his newfound wealth, he also learns more about his father's life and the secrets that he kept hidden. Along the way, Burnamy meets a variety of characters, including a young woman named Agatha who he falls in love with.The novel explores themes of family, inheritance, and the complexities of human relationships. It also touches on issues of class and social status, as Burnamy struggles to reconcile his newfound wealth with his working-class roots.Overall, The Son of Royal Langbrith is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers insight into the human condition and the ways in which we navigate the complexities of life.1903. Howells was an American realist author. He wrote for various magazines including Atlantic Monthly and Harper's Magazine. His career blossomed after the publication of his first realist novel, A Modern Instance. The Son of Royal Langbrith begins: We're neither of us young people, I know, and I can very well believe that you had not thought of marrying again. I can account for your surprise at my offer, even your disgust- Dr. Anther hesitated. Oh no! Mrs. Langbrith protested. But I can't see why it should be terrible as you call it. If you had asked me simply to take no for an answer, I could have taken it. Or taken it better. He looked at her with a wounded air, and she said, I didn't mean terrible in that way. I was only thinking of it for myself, or not so much myself as-some one. She glanced at him, where, tenderly indignant with her, he stood by the window, quite across the room, and she seemed to wish to say more but let her eyes drop without saying more. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.