Publisher's Synopsis
""Alan Ransford: A Story"" is a novel written by Ellen Douglas Deland and first published in 1898. The story revolves around the titular character, Alan Ransford, a young man who struggles to find his place in the world. Born into a wealthy family, Alan is expected to follow in his father's footsteps and become a successful businessman. However, he is more interested in pursuing his passion for art and literature.As Alan grows older, he becomes increasingly disillusioned with his privileged life and the expectations placed upon him by his family and society. He begins to question his own identity and purpose, and embarks on a journey of self-discovery that takes him across Europe and back home again.Throughout the novel, Deland explores themes of identity, ambition, and the tension between individual desires and societal expectations. She also delves into the complexities of family relationships and the challenges of navigating the class divide.Overall, ""Alan Ransford: A Story"" is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a nuanced portrait of a young man struggling to find his place in a rapidly changing world.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.
