Brute Gods (1919)

By Louis Wilkinson

Book Overview

Brute Gods is a novel written by Louis Wilkinson and first published in 1919. The story is set in London during the early 20th century and follows the life of a young man named Richard Larch, who is struggling to find his place in the world. Richard is a sensitive and introspective individual, who is deeply affected by the harsh realities of life. He is also deeply in love with a woman named Helen, who is married to another man.As Richard tries to navigate the complexities of his life, he is drawn into a world of dark passions and dangerous desires. He becomes involved with a group of people who worship a strange and violent deity known as the Brute God. This cult-like group is led by a charismatic and enigmatic figure named Hilda, who exerts a powerful influence over Richard and the other members of the group.As Richard delves deeper into the world of the Brute God, he begins to lose touch with reality and becomes increasingly obsessed with Hilda. He becomes convinced that she is the key to his happiness and that he must do whatever it takes to win her love.Brute Gods is a dark and disturbing novel that explores the themes of love, obsession, and the search for meaning in a world that can often seem cruel and meaningless. It is a powerful and thought-provoking work 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104043319
• ISBN13: 9781104043315
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Length: 356 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"