One Man Who Was Content

One Man Who Was Content: Mary, The Lustigs, And Corinnas Fiammetta is a novel written by Schuyler Van Rensselaer and published in 1897. The story follows the life of a man named John Ward, who is content with his simple life as a farmer. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he falls in love with Mary, a woman who is already married to another man. John's love for Mary leads him on a journey of self-discovery, as he learns to navigate the complexities of love and relationships.Along the way, John encounters a variety of characters, including the Lustigs, a family of German immigrants who become his close friends, and Corinnas Fiammetta, a mysterious woman who captures his imagination. Through these relationships, John learns about the power of love, the importance of friendship, and the complexities of human nature.One Man Who Was Content is a timeless tale of love, loss, and self-discovery, set against the backdrop of rural America in the late 19th century. Van Rensselaer's vivid descriptions of the landscape and characters bring the story to life, while his exploration of themes such as love and morality make this novel a compelling read for anyone interested in 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.