Jonathan: A Tragedy (1902)

By Thomas Ewing Jr.

Book Overview

Jonathan: A Tragedy is a novel written by Thomas Ewing Jr. and published in 1902. The book tells the story of Jonathan, a young man who is born into a wealthy family but is plagued by a sense of emptiness and lack of purpose in his life. Despite his privileged upbringing, Jonathan becomes disillusioned with the materialistic values of his social class and begins to question the meaning of his existence.As Jonathan searches for meaning and purpose, he becomes increasingly isolated from his family and friends. He becomes involved with a group of artists and intellectuals who share his dissatisfaction with society and his desire for something more meaningful. However, Jonathan's search for meaning ultimately leads him down a dark path, as he becomes consumed by his own desires and loses touch with reality.The novel is a powerful exploration of the human condition and the search for meaning in a world that can often seem empty and meaningless. It is a tragic story of a young man who is unable to find his place in the world and is ultimately consumed by his own inner demons. Ewing Jr.'s writing is both poetic and haunting, and his portrayal of Jonathan's descent into darkness is both tragic and compelling. Overall, Jonathan: A Tragedy is a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant novel that will stay with readers long after they have finished reading it.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: 1163890421
• ISBN13: 9781163890424
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"