The Dark Fleece (1922)

The Dark Fleece is a novel written by Joseph Hergesheimer and published in 1922. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the life of a wealthy young man named George Faxon. George is the heir to a successful business and has been raised in a privileged environment. However, he is dissatisfied with his life and feels a sense of emptiness.One day, George meets a mysterious woman named Beryl Halbart who captures his attention. Beryl is beautiful, intelligent, and unconventional. She introduces George to a world of art, literature, and philosophy that he has never experienced before. As George becomes more involved with Beryl, he begins to question his own values and beliefs.The novel explores themes of love, identity, and the search for meaning in life. It also delves into the complexities of human relationships and the struggles that come with living in a society that values wealth and status above all else.The Dark Fleece is considered a classic of American literature and is known for its vivid descriptions of the characters and settings. It is a thought-provoking and introspective work that continues to resonate with readers today.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.