Publisher's Synopsis
The Lucubrations Of Humphrey Ravelin is a novel written by George Proctor and published in 1823. The book follows the titular character, Humphrey Ravelin, a young man who has recently inherited a large fortune from his deceased father. With his newfound wealth, Ravelin embarks on a journey of self-discovery and intellectual exploration, spending his days reading and writing in his study.As he delves deeper into his studies, Ravelin becomes increasingly isolated from society, leading to a series of strange and surreal experiences. He begins to question the meaning of life and the nature of reality, grappling with the existential questions that have plagued philosophers for centuries.The novel is written in a highly poetic and philosophical style, with Proctor exploring themes of love, death, and the human condition. The Lucubrations Of Humphrey Ravelin is a unique and thought-provoking work of literature that offers a fascinating insight into the mind of a young man searching for meaning in a world that often seems incomprehensible.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.
