Anthony The Absolute (1914)

By Samuel Merwin, Samuel 1874-1936 Merwin, Raymond Moreau Crosby

Book Overview

""Anthony The Absolute"" is a novel written by Samuel Merwin and published in 1914. The book is set in the early 20th century and follows the story of Anthony Fry, a young man who inherits a vast fortune from his father. With his newfound wealth, Anthony sets out to live life to the fullest and indulge in all the pleasures that money can buy.However, as he becomes more and more consumed by his own desires, Anthony begins to lose touch with reality and becomes increasingly isolated from the world around him. He becomes known as ""Anthony the Absolute"" for his uncompromising attitude and his insistence on getting his way, no matter the cost.As the story progresses, Anthony's behavior becomes more erratic and he begins to alienate even those closest to him. Eventually, he finds himself alone and disillusioned, forced to confront the emptiness of his life and the consequences of his actions.""Anthony The Absolute"" is a powerful exploration of the corrupting influence of wealth and the dangers of unchecked ambition. Merwin's vivid prose and complex characters make this a compelling read for anyone interested in the darker side of human nature and the perils of excess.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: 1165276917
• ISBN13: 9781165276912
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 372 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"