The Backslider (1901)

The Backslider is a novel written by Grant Allen and published in 1901. The story follows the life of a young man named Richard Larch, who is a successful artist living in London. However, Richard is also a backslider, someone who has left behind his religious beliefs and is living a life of hedonism and pleasure-seeking.As the novel progresses, Richard's life begins to unravel. His relationships with his friends and family become strained, and he finds himself increasingly isolated and unhappy. He begins to question his choices and wonder if there is more to life than the pursuit of pleasure.Throughout the novel, Allen explores themes of morality, spirituality, and the consequences of our actions. He also delves into the complexities of human relationships and the struggles we face in trying to find meaning and purpose in our lives.Overall, The Backslider is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a compelling exploration of the human condition. Allen's writing is insightful and lyrical, and his characters are complex and well-developed. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the deeper questions of life and the human experience.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.