Loneliness? (1915)

Loneliness? is a novel by Robert Hugh Benson, first published in 1915. The story revolves around the character of Francis Orme, a successful novelist who is plagued by loneliness and a sense of emptiness in his life. Despite his fame and wealth, he feels disconnected from the world around him and longs for a deeper sense of meaning and purpose.As he struggles to find fulfillment, Francis embarks on a spiritual journey that takes him from the glittering social circles of London to the quiet solitude of a remote monastery. Along the way, he grapples with questions of faith, love, and the nature of existence itself.Through Francis's experiences, Benson explores themes of isolation, alienation, and the search for spiritual truth. He also offers a critique of modern society and its emphasis on material success and superficial pleasures.Loneliness? is a thought-provoking and deeply introspective novel that delves into the complexities of the human psyche and the quest for meaning in a world that often seems empty and meaningless.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.