Hans Frost

By Hugh Walpole and Sir Hugh Walpole

Book Overview

"Hans Frost" is a profound exploration of artistic integrity, legacy, and the pursuit of personal freedom in the autumn of one's life. The narrative centers on Hans Frost, a celebrated and venerable man of letters who, upon his seventieth birthday, realizes he has become a monument rather than a man. Trapped within the gilded cage of his own fame and stifled by a marriage to a woman more invested in his reputation than his soul, Frost begins to yearn for a life of genuine substance.

The catalyst for change arrives in the form of his niece, Natalie, whose youthful vitality and unvarnished perspective force Frost to confront the hollowness of his comfortable existence. As he navigates the tensions between his public persona and his private desires, the novel delves deep into the psychology of a creator seeking a second wind. Set against a backdrop of sophisticated British society, the work is a masterful character study that questions the true cost of success and the bravery required to start anew. Walpole's prose captures the nuances of emotional isolation and the transformative power of human connection, making "Hans Frost" a timeless reflection on the enduring need for authenticity and the courage to reclaim one's own identity from the weight of social expectation.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1025703170
• ISBN13: 9781025703176
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"