The Fountain
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Charles Morgan
Binding: Hardback
Published: Macmillan and Co, Limited, 1932
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: faded along spine and yellowed block
The Fountain by Charles Morgan is a profound philosophical romance set against the backdrop of World War I, chronicling the internment of a British officer in a neutral Dutch country house. There, he encounters and falls deeply in love with the wife of a German general, creating a poignant and morally complex dilemma. The narrative uncovers intricate questions of love, duty, and spiritual awakening amidst the turmoil of war. Morgan's elegant prose illustrates the timeless struggle between personal desire and societal obligation, presenting a contemplative and deeply moving experience for the reader.
Author: Charles Morgan
Binding: Hardback
Published: Macmillan and Co, Limited, 1932
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: faded along spine and yellowed block
The Fountain by Charles Morgan is a profound philosophical romance set against the backdrop of World War I, chronicling the internment of a British officer in a neutral Dutch country house. There, he encounters and falls deeply in love with the wife of a German general, creating a poignant and morally complex dilemma. The narrative uncovers intricate questions of love, duty, and spiritual awakening amidst the turmoil of war. Morgan's elegant prose illustrates the timeless struggle between personal desire and societal obligation, presenting a contemplative and deeply moving experience for the reader.