The Disagreeable Man: A Novel (1895)

By A. S. M.

Book Overview

""The Disagreeable Man"" is a novel written by A. S. M. and first published in 1895. The story revolves around the character of Mr. John Lavender, a wealthy and eccentric man who is disliked by most people he encounters. Despite his disagreeable nature, Lavender is determined to find happiness and love in his life. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a young woman named Miss Elizabeth Jones, who he becomes infatuated with. Lavender's attempts to win Elizabeth's affections are complicated by his own personality flaws and the disapproval of her family. The novel explores themes of love, class, and personal growth as Lavender navigates his way through his own shortcomings and the challenges of society. ""The Disagreeable Man"" is a witty and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the social norms and attitudes of the late 19th century.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: 116719862X
• ISBN13: 9781167198625
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"