The Man Who Outlived Himself (1898)

The Man Who Outlived Himself is a novel written by Albion Winegar Tourgee and first published in 1898. The story revolves around the life of a man named John Gray, who is a successful businessman and a respected member of his community. One day, Gray has a strange encounter with a scientist who claims to have discovered a way to extend human life. Gray, who is already in his seventies, decides to undergo the experiment and is shocked to find that it actually works. He wakes up in a younger body and with renewed energy and vitality.As Gray adjusts to his new life, he realizes that he has been given a second chance to make things right. He reconnects with his estranged family and tries to make amends for past mistakes. However, Gray soon discovers that his newfound youth and vigor come at a price. He is haunted by the memories of his old life and struggles to come to terms with the fact that he has outlived his own identity.The Man Who Outlived Himself is a thought-provoking novel that explores the themes of aging, identity, and the pursuit of immortality. Tourgee's writing is engaging and insightful, and he creates a vivid portrait of a man grappling with the consequences of his own choices. The novel is a timeless classic 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.