Oscar Montague Paranoiac (1919)

By George Lincoln Walton

Book Overview

Oscar Montague Paranoiac is a novel written by George Lincoln Walton and first published in 1919. The story revolves around the eponymous character, Oscar Montague, a wealthy young man who suffers from paranoid delusions. He believes that he is being followed and watched by mysterious figures, and becomes increasingly isolated and paranoid as a result.As the story progresses, Oscar's mental state deteriorates further, and he becomes convinced that his own family is plotting against him. He begins to see enemies everywhere, and becomes increasingly erratic and unpredictable. His family and friends become increasingly concerned for his well-being, but are unsure how to help him.The novel is a psychological thriller that explores the themes of mental illness, paranoia, and the fragility of the human mind. It is a gripping and suspenseful read that keeps the reader on edge throughout, as they watch Oscar's descent into madness. The book is a classic of early 20th century literature and continues to be widely read and studied 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: 116490924X
• ISBN13: 9781164909248
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"