Thirty (1915)

Thirty is a novel written by Howard Vincent O'Brien and published in 1915. The story is set in New York City and follows the life of a successful businessman named John Gordon. As he approaches his thirtieth birthday, John begins to reflect on his life and the choices he has made. He realizes that he has achieved everything he set out to do, but he is not happy. John begins to question the meaning of his life and his place in the world. Throughout the novel, John meets various characters who help him on his journey of self-discovery. He also experiences love and loss, which further shape his perspective on life. As John approaches his thirtieth birthday, he must decide whether to continue on his current path or make a drastic change to find true happiness. The novel is a reflection on the human experience and the search for meaning and fulfillment in life. It explores themes such as success, happiness, love, and the passage of time. O'Brien's writing style is descriptive and introspective, allowing the reader to delve into the mind of the protagonist and experience his emotions and thoughts. Thirty is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.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.