Publisher's Synopsis
The Gentle Lover: A Comedy of Middle Age is a novel written by Forrest Reid and first published in 1913. The story revolves around a middle-aged man, named Sir Richard Fanshawe, who has lived a life of luxury and comfort but is now feeling unfulfilled and bored with his existence. He is married to a woman who is much younger than him and is struggling to find meaning in his life.One day, he meets a young woman named Nancy, who is vibrant and full of life. Sir Richard becomes infatuated with her and begins to pursue her relentlessly. However, Nancy is not interested in him romantically and is only interested in his companionship.As Sir Richard continues to pursue Nancy, he begins to realize that his obsession with her is not healthy and that he needs to find a way to move on. He also begins to question the choices he has made in his life and whether he has truly lived a fulfilling life.The Gentle Lover: A Comedy of Middle Age is a witty and insightful novel that explores the themes of love, aging, and the search for meaning in life. It is a must-read for anyone who is looking for a thought-provoking and entertaining novel.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.
