Youth Grows Old (1922)

Youth Grows Old is a novel written by Robert Nathan and originally published in 1922. The book tells the story of a young man named Peter who falls in love with a beautiful woman named Diana. Despite their age difference, Peter is determined to win her heart and they begin a passionate love affair. However, as time goes on, Peter begins to realize that he is growing older while Diana remains the same age. He becomes increasingly anxious about their future together and begins to question whether their love can survive the inevitable passage of time. The novel explores themes of love, aging, and mortality, and offers a poignant reflection on the nature of human relationships. Nathan's writing is lyrical and evocative, capturing the emotional intensity of Peter's journey as he struggles to come to terms with his own mortality and the fleeting nature of life. Overall, Youth Grows Old 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.