Joyous Gard (1913)

Joyous Gard is a novel written by Arthur Christopher Benson and first published in 1913. The story is set in the fictional English village of Joyous Gard, where a group of friends, including the narrator, gather for a summer holiday. The novel explores the themes of friendship, love, and the search for meaning in life. The characters engage in philosophical discussions about the nature of happiness, the purpose of existence, and the importance of living in the present moment. The novel also features elements of romance, as the characters navigate their relationships with each other. The title of the book is a reference to a mythical castle associated with King Arthur, symbolizing the characters' quest for a utopian ideal. Overall, Joyous Gard is a thought-provoking and uplifting novel that celebrates the joys of life and the power of human connection.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.