Publisher's Synopsis
""An Original Gentleman"" is a novel written by Anne Warner and first published in 1908. The story follows the life of a young man named John Hapgood, who is born into a wealthy family and raised with all the privileges of his social class. However, John is not content with the shallow and meaningless life that his family and society expect him to lead. Instead, he seeks to find his own purpose and meaning in life.As he embarks on this journey of self-discovery, John faces many challenges and obstacles. He falls in love with a young woman who is not of his social class, and must navigate the disapproval of his family and friends. He also struggles with his own identity and sense of self-worth, as he tries to reconcile his desire for a more meaningful life with the expectations of his upbringing.Throughout the novel, Warner explores themes of class, identity, love, and the search for meaning in life. She creates a vivid and engaging portrait of turn-of-the-century society, and offers a compelling critique of the values and norms that govern it. ""An Original Gentleman"" is a timeless story of self-discovery and personal growth, and a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit.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.
