A Beetle On His Back (1886)

By Edwin Pinder Barrow

Book Overview

A Beetle On His Back is a novel written by A Looker-On and originally published in 1886. The story follows the life of a young man named Arthur Grantley, who is born into a wealthy family but is forced to make his own way in the world after his father's death. Arthur struggles to find his place in society and experiences a series of setbacks and disappointments. However, he eventually finds success as a journalist and falls in love with a woman named Edith. The novel explores themes of class, ambition, love, and the challenges of navigating the complexities of Victorian society. With its vivid characters and realistic portrayal of life in the late 19th century, A Beetle On His Back is a compelling read for anyone interested in historical fiction.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166397289
• ISBN13: 9781166397289
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 20 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"