The Man Who Lived (1908)

By Beryl Tucker

Book Overview

The Man Who Lived is a novel written by Beryl Tucker and first published in 1908. The story follows the life of a man named John Rawnley, who is believed to have died in a train accident. However, he miraculously survives and decides to disappear from his old life and start anew. Rawnley changes his name and begins a new life in a different city, where he meets and falls in love with a woman named Mary. The couple gets married and has children, but Rawnley's past eventually catches up with him. The novel explores themes of identity, second chances, and the consequences of running away from one's problems. It also delves into the human psyche and the desire to start over, even if it means leaving everything behind. Overall, The Man Who Lived is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the complexities of human nature and the consequences of our actions.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116510508X
• ISBN13: 9781165105083
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 286 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"