Publisher's Synopsis
Robert Shenstone: A Novel is a work of fiction written by William James Dawson and published in 1917. The novel tells the story of Robert Shenstone, a young man who comes from a wealthy family and has just graduated from Oxford. Robert is unsure of what to do with his life and feels lost in the world. He decides to travel to America to find himself and figure out his purpose.In America, Robert meets a variety of people and has many adventures. He becomes involved with a group of socialists and becomes passionate about their cause. He also falls in love with a young woman named Mary, who shares his ideals and values.As Robert becomes more involved in the socialist movement, he begins to question his own privileged background and the values of his family. He struggles to reconcile his newfound beliefs with his upbringing and the expectations of his family.The novel is a commentary on the social and political issues of the time, including the rise of socialism and the changing attitudes towards wealth and privilege. It also explores themes of identity, self-discovery, and the search for meaning in life.Overall, Robert Shenstone: A Novel is a thought-provoking and engaging work of fiction that offers a glimpse into the social and political climate of the early 20th century.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.
