The Return Of The Soul

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The Return Of The Soul

by Robert Hichens

EN·~1 hours

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Description

A weary narrator begins a midnight diary, hoping the act of writing will untangle the restless thoughts that have begun to plague him. He questions the value of theories and the absurdities of a certain professor, while wrestling with memories of a cruel childhood spent among merciless schoolmates. The entries are a raw attempt to bring order to a mind haunted by past misdeeds and lingering doubts.

The setting shifts to his wealthy grandmother’s old house, where a fire crackles beside a mysterious Persian cat. Though he outwardly respects his family, he feels a bitter resentment toward the matriarch who once held sway over his life. As he records these conflicted feelings, an unsettling sense that something—perhaps a forgotten part of himself—might be returning begins to surface, promising a deeper exploration of guilt, imagination, and the uneasy border between the rational and the uncanny.

Details

Full title

The Return Of The Soul 1896

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (97K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Widger

Release date

2007-11-08

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

Subjects

About the author

Robert Hichens

Robert Hichens

1864–1950

Best known for sharp satire and atmospheric novels, this English writer moved easily between society comedy, travel-rich fiction, and stories touched by the supernatural. His books often blend elegance, unease, and a vivid sense of place.

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