The Moth Decides: A Novel (1922)

By Edward Alden Jewell

Book Overview

The Moth Decides is a novel written by Edward Alden Jewell, first published in 1922. The story revolves around the protagonist, Dick Delancey, a young man who is struggling to find his place in the world. He is torn between his love for his childhood sweetheart, Mary, and his desire for a more exciting and adventurous life. As the story progresses, Dick becomes involved with a group of wealthy socialites who introduce him to a world of glamour and luxury. However, he soon realizes that this lifestyle is not what he truly wants and he begins to question his choices. The novel explores themes of love, ambition, and the search for identity. It also delves into the complexities of social class and the pressure to conform to societal expectations. Overall, The Moth Decides is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the struggles and aspirations of young people in the early 20th 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: 1167213904
• ISBN13: 9781167213908
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"