Description

The Sentimentalists is a novel written by Arthur Stanwood Pier and first published in 1901. The story revolves around the life of a young man named John Forbes who is struggling to find his place in the world. He is torn between his desire for adventure and his duty to his family. John's father is a successful businessman who wants his son to follow in his footsteps and take over the family business. However, John is more interested in pursuing his passion for writing and exploring the world.As John sets out on his journey, he meets a group of people who call themselves ""sentimentalists"". They are a group of artists and writers who reject the materialistic values of society and seek to live a more meaningful and fulfilling life. John is drawn to their way of life and becomes part of their community.The novel explores themes of love, friendship, and the search for meaning in life. It also touches on the conflict between tradition and modernity, as John struggles to reconcile his family's expectations with his own desires. The Sentimentalists is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that will resonate with readers who are searching for their own path in life.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.