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Joseph Hergesheimer was a prominent American writer of the early 20th century known for his naturalistic novels of decadent life amongst the very wealthy.

"Cytherea" through Joseph Hergesheimer is a novel that unfolds in opposition to the backdrop of early twentieth-century society, exploring the complexities of love, preference, and the pursuit of happiness. The tale revolves around Cytherea Vetch, a fascinating and enigmatic... Read Full Overview

"Cytherea" through Joseph Hergesheimer is a novel that unfolds in opposition to the backdrop of early twentieth-century society, exploring the complexities of love, preference, and the pursuit of happiness. The tale revolves around Cytherea Vetch, a fascinating and enigmatic... Read Full Overview

Joseph Hergesheimer's "Cytherea" explores the complexities of marriage and infidelity in early 20th-century America. This psychological domestic drama delves into the mind of a husband driven to abandon his life, examining the motivations behind his actions and the repercussions... Read Full Overview

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Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Book Excerpt: ...eyond assault there. It was only that, together with his fidelity to his wife, an increasing uneasiness possessed him, an unabated separate interest in life, in women. He was searching for something essential, he couldn't discover what; but, dismissing the problem... Read Full Overview