The Lost Word

The Lost Word is a novel written by Henry Van Dyke. The story revolves around a young man named Richard who is on a quest to find the lost word, which is said to hold the key to unlocking the secrets of the universe. Along the way, Richard meets a variety of characters who guide him on his journey, including a wise old man named Solomon and a beautiful woman named Miriam. As Richard delves deeper into his search for the lost word, he must confront his own fears and doubts, and ultimately come to a greater understanding of himself and his place in the world. The Lost Word is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that explores themes of spirituality, self-discovery, and the power of language.It was such a sleep that fell upon Hermas in the Grove of Daphne. An immeasurable period, an interval of life so blank and empty that he could not tell whether it was long or short, had passed over him when his senses began to stir again. The setting sun was shooting arrows of gold under the glossy laurel-leaves. He rose and stretched his arms, grasping a smooth branch above him and shaking it, to make sure that he was alive. Then he hurried back toward Antioch, treading lightly as if on air.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.