Description

The Pagan's Progress is a novel written by Gouverneur Morris and first published in 1904. The story follows the life of a young man named Gerald Ethridge, who is born into a wealthy and influential family in New York City. Despite his privileged upbringing, Gerald becomes disillusioned with the constraints of society and begins to question the morality of his own actions.As he struggles to find his place in the world, Gerald embarks on a journey of self-discovery that takes him across Europe and into the heart of the pagan beliefs and practices of ancient Greece. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful and mysterious woman named Lila, who helps him to see the world in a new light.Through Gerald's experiences, Morris explores themes of individualism, morality, and the search for meaning in life. The novel is also notable for its vivid descriptions of European culture and society in the early 20th century, as well as its depiction of the pagan beliefs and practices of ancient Greece.Overall, The Pagan's Progress is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on 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.