Bewilderment

By Evelyn Scott

Book Overview

""Bewilderment"" is a novel by Evelyn Scott, first published in 1927. The book is a modernist exploration of the human psyche, told through the story of a young woman named Julia who is struggling to find her place in the world. Julia is a complex character, torn between her desire for independence and her need for security and love. She is also haunted by the memory of her father, who died when she was young, and her mother, who is emotionally distant and unresponsive to her needs.As Julia navigates her way through life, she encounters a variety of characters who challenge her beliefs and force her to confront her own limitations. These include her lover, a married man named Richard, who is unable to leave his wife; her best friend, a free-spirited artist named Lila, who encourages Julia to pursue her own artistic talents; and her mother, who seems to be hiding a dark secret from her past.Through Julia's experiences, the novel explores themes of love, loss, identity, and the search for meaning in a complex and confusing world. 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: 1163714550
• ISBN13: 9781163714553
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"