One Look Back (1911)

One Look Back is a novel written by George William Erskine Russell and published in 1911. The story is set in England and follows the life of a young man named John Pym, who is struggling to find his place in the world. John is an artist who has just returned from studying in Paris, but he finds himself disillusioned with the art world and unsure of his future. As John tries to figure out his next steps, he reconnects with his childhood friend, Mary. Mary is now married to a wealthy man, but she still has feelings for John. The two begin an affair, but their happiness is short-lived when Mary's husband finds out. The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and the search for meaning in life. It also provides a glimpse into the art world of the early 20th century and the struggles that artists faced. One Look Back is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that offers a window into a bygone era.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.