A Doctor Of Philosophy: A Novel (1903)

By Cyrus Townsend Brady

Book Overview

""A Doctor of Philosophy"" is a novel written by Cyrus Townsend Brady and published in 1903. The story revolves around the life of a young man named John Harrington who is a graduate of Harvard University and is now pursuing a career as a professor of philosophy. John is a brilliant scholar who is passionate about his work and is determined to make a name for himself in the academic world. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Helen Winship. Helen is the daughter of a wealthy businessman who disapproves of John's profession and wants his daughter to marry someone more financially stable. Despite the obstacles, John and Helen's love for each other grows stronger, and they eventually get married. However, their happiness is short-lived as John's health begins to deteriorate, and he is diagnosed with a fatal illness. The novel explores themes of love, ambition, and mortality, and it is a poignant and thought-provoking story that will resonate with readers of all ages.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: 1163905356
• ISBN13: 9781163905357
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 310 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"