The Relentless City (1903)

By E.F. Benson, Edward Frederic Benson, Benson E F

Book Overview

The Relentless City is a novel written by Edward Frederic Benson and published in 1903. The story is set in London at the turn of the 20th century and follows the lives of several characters as they navigate the city's social and political landscape. The main character is a young woman named Eve, who has recently moved to London and is struggling to find her place in society. She becomes involved with a group of young artists and intellectuals, including a charismatic young man named Cyril Waring. As the story unfolds, Eve and Cyril's relationship becomes increasingly complicated, and they must navigate the expectations of their social class and the pressures of their own desires. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a wealthy industrialist, a talented but troubled artist, and a mysterious figure known only as ""the Baron."" Through its vivid descriptions of London's streets, parks, and neighborhoods, The Relentless City paints a rich portrait of life in the city at the turn of the century. At the same time, it explores timeless themes of love, ambition, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world.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: 1165109859
• ISBN13: 9781165109852
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"