Under The Beech Tree (1899)

Under The Beech Tree is a novel written by Arlo Bates and published in 1899. The story revolves around a group of young people who gather under a beech tree in a small New England town to discuss literature, politics, and life in general. The protagonist, a young man named Paul, is drawn to the group and becomes a regular participant in their conversations. As the group's discussions become more intense and personal, Paul finds himself falling in love with one of the members, a young woman named Mary. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Mary is engaged to another man. The novel explores themes of love, friendship, and the search for meaning in life. It also provides a glimpse into the intellectual and social life of turn-of-the-century America, as well as the challenges faced by young people in navigating their way through a changing world. Under The Beech Tree is a beautifully written and thought-provoking novel 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.