Publisher's Synopsis
Maradick at Forty: A Transition is a novel written by Hugh Walpole and published in 1911. The book follows the story of Richard Maradick, a successful businessman who is about to turn forty. Maradick is married to a woman named Edith and has two children, but he is unhappy with his life and feels that he has missed out on many opportunities.As Maradick approaches his birthday, he begins to question his choices and wonder if he should have pursued a different path in life. He becomes obsessed with the idea of reinventing himself and embarks on a journey of self-discovery.Throughout the book, Maradick meets a variety of characters who challenge his beliefs and force him to confront his fears and insecurities. He also has a number of romantic encounters, which further complicate his transition.Maradick at Forty: A Transition is a thoughtful and introspective novel that explores themes of identity, regret, and the search for meaning in life. Walpole's writing is elegant and nuanced, and he creates a vivid and engaging portrait of a man in the midst of a midlife crisis.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.
