Publisher's Synopsis
A Lost Hero is a novel written by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps and originally published in 1891. The story follows the life of a young man named David Malcolm who is born into a wealthy family in New England. David is a gifted musician and a talented artist, but he is also plagued by a deep sense of insecurity and self-doubt.As David grows up, he becomes increasingly disillusioned with his privileged upbringing and the expectations placed upon him by his family and society. He begins to question the values and beliefs of the world around him, and becomes drawn to the radical ideas of socialism and anarchism.Despite his family's disapproval, David becomes involved in the labor movement and begins to fight for the rights of working-class people. He also falls in love with a young woman named Edith, who shares his passion for social justice.However, David's commitment to his ideals ultimately leads to his downfall. He is falsely accused of a crime he did not commit and is forced to flee the country. As he struggles to survive in a foreign land, David begins to lose faith in his ability to make a difference in the world.A Lost Hero is a powerful exploration of the conflict between individualism and social responsibility, and a poignant reminder of the sacrifices that must be made in the pursuit of justice and equality.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.
