Publisher's Synopsis
The Climber is a novel written by E. F. Benson and published in 1912. The story follows the life of a man named Leonard Boyce, who is a successful and wealthy businessman. However, Boyce is not content with his life and seeks to climb the social ladder even higher. He becomes obsessed with gaining entry into high society and will stop at nothing to achieve his goals.Boyce's obsession leads him to manipulate and use others for his own gain, including his wife and friends. He also becomes involved in scandalous affairs and engages in unethical business practices. As he climbs higher and higher, he becomes increasingly isolated and unhappy.The novel explores themes of ambition, greed, and the corrupting influence of power. It also portrays the social mores and customs of the early 20th century, particularly in regards to the upper classes.Overall, The Climber is a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked ambition and the importance of living a moral and ethical life.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.
