Franklin Winslow Kane (1910)

Franklin Winslow Kane is a novel written by Anne Douglas Sedgwick, first published in 1910. The story is set in England and follows the life of the titular character, Franklin Winslow Kane, who is born into a wealthy family. Kane is a sensitive and intelligent young man who struggles to find his place in the world. He is torn between his desire for a meaningful life and the expectations of his family and society.As Kane grows older, he becomes disillusioned with his privileged life and begins to question the values of the upper class. He falls in love with a woman named Rosamund, who shares his ideals and becomes his partner in a mission to help the less fortunate. However, their efforts are met with resistance from those around them, including Kane's own family.Throughout the novel, Sedgwick explores themes of social class, love, and the search for meaning in life. She portrays Kane as a complex and sympathetic character who struggles to reconcile his own desires with the expectations of his family and society. The novel is a poignant and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition, and remains a classic of early 20th century literature.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.