Spurinna: Or The Comforts Of Old Age (1813)

By Thomas Bernard (Sir ) and Professor of Criminal Justice and Sociology Thomas Bernard

Book Overview

Spurinna: Or The Comforts Of Old Age is a novel written by Thomas Bernard in 1813. The story revolves around Spurinna, an old man who has lived a long and fulfilling life. He shares his wisdom and experiences with the younger generation, including his grandson, who is struggling to find his own path in life. Spurinna reflects on his past, including his career as a soldier and his relationships with women. He also contemplates his own mortality and the legacy he will leave behind. The novel explores themes of aging, death, and the passing of knowledge from one generation to the next. Overall, Spurinna: Or The Comforts Of Old Age is a poignant and reflective work that offers insights into the human experience.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: 1120713544
• ISBN13: 9781120713544
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"