Tubal Cain (1922)

By Joseph Hergesheimer, Plimpton Press. bnd, Inc pbl Alfred A. Knopf

Book Overview

Tubal Cain is a novel written by Joseph Hergesheimer and first published in 1922. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the life of a man named Tubal Cain, who was born into a wealthy family in the United States. Despite his privileged upbringing, Tubal is plagued by a sense of restlessness and dissatisfaction with his life.As he grows older, Tubal becomes increasingly disillusioned with the world around him and begins to search for meaning and purpose in his existence. He travels to Europe, where he becomes involved with a group of expatriate artists and writers who share his sense of disillusionment. Through his relationships with these individuals, Tubal begins to explore his own creativity and develops a newfound appreciation for the beauty and complexity of the world.However, Tubal's journey is not without its challenges. He struggles with his own insecurities and fears, and must confront the harsh realities of life, including poverty, illness, and death. Despite these obstacles, Tubal remains committed to his quest for self-discovery and continues to seek out new experiences and insights.Tubal Cain is a richly detailed and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of identity, creativity, and the human condition. Hergesheimer's writing is lyrical and evocative, and his characters are complex and fully realized. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in modernist literature or the search for meaning in life.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: 1164006908
• ISBN13: 9781164006909
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 146 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"