The Buffoon (1916)

By Louis Wilkinson

Book Overview

The Buffoon is a novel written by Louis Umfreville Wilkinson and published in 1916. The story revolves around the life of a man named Stephen Whitty, who is often referred to as a buffoon due to his comical and eccentric behavior. Stephen is a wealthy man who lives a carefree life, spending his time indulging in pleasures such as drinking, gambling, and womanizing. However, his life takes a turn when he falls in love with a woman named Maud, who is already engaged to another man. Despite Maud's engagement, Stephen continues to pursue her, leading to a series of events that ultimately result in tragedy. The novel explores themes such as love, obsession, and the consequences of one's actions. It is a satirical take on the life of the wealthy elite in early 20th-century England.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: 116701636X
• ISBN13: 9781167016363
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 430 Pages
• Weight: 1.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"