The Little Gods Laugh: A Novel (1917)

By Louise Maunsell Field

Book Overview

The Little Gods Laugh is a novel written by Louise Maunsell Field and first published in 1917. The story follows the life of a young girl named Gwenny, who is the daughter of a wealthy businessman. Despite her privileged upbringing, Gwenny feels unfulfilled and yearns for a deeper understanding of life. She becomes fascinated by the teachings of a spiritual guru and begins to explore her own spirituality.As Gwenny embarks on her spiritual journey, she encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a cynical journalist, a disillusioned artist, and a wealthy socialite. Through her interactions with these individuals, Gwenny begins to question the values and beliefs of her upper-class upbringing and starts to see the world in a new light.The novel explores themes of spirituality, social class, and personal growth, and offers a nuanced portrayal of early 20th-century society. With its vivid characters and engaging plot, The Little Gods Laugh remains a beloved work of fiction over a century after its initial publication.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: 1164186132
• ISBN13: 9781164186137
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"