Publisher's Synopsis
Conrad in Quest of His Youth is a novel written by Leonard Merrick. The story follows the life of Conrad, a middle-aged man who is unhappy with his current life and longs for his youth. He decides to embark on a journey to find his lost youth and rediscover the happiness and joy he once had. Along the way, he meets a variety of interesting characters and experiences various adventures. The novel explores themes of nostalgia, regret, and the search for meaning in life. It also delves into the idea of the grass always being greener on the other side and the importance of appreciating the present moment. Merrick's writing style is descriptive and engaging, painting vivid pictures of the various settings and characters. The novel is both thought-provoking and entertaining, making it a must-read for anyone who has ever longed for the past or questioned the direction of their life.1911. In his preface Barrie calls Conrad in Quest of His Youth, a sentimental journey. It is the story of a man who attempts to recapture the fleeting pleasures of youth after eighteen years of prosaic existence in an English colony. He wanted to be 19 again and didn't realize it. When he comes suddenly into an inheritance he leaves behind the dull life of duty and starts out to satisfy desire, en route for the past. He begins his quest in the Latin quarter of Paris, but after the long lapse, the pleasures there were ashes on his lips. Then like a refreshing draught came the thought of a boyhood experience at an English watering place with Mary Page, his first love. From this point on we have the true theme of the story, Conrad's attempt to regain youth according to the recipe that a man is young as often as he falls in love. 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.
