The Half-Hearted
1900
The Half-Hearted, published in 1900 by Scottish author John Buchan, is a novel that blends romance and adventure. Set in the picturesque rural landscape of Glenavelin, it follows Lewis Haystoun, a young man returning home who grapples with his future and relationships, particularly with Alice Wishart, a guest at a country house party. The narrative explores themes of personal ambition, societal expectations, and the quest for belonging, all while vividly depicting the beauty of its Scottish setting. This work marks Buchan's first foray into a modern setting, showcasing his early literary talent.
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“We must all be fighters and strugglers, Lewie, and it is better to wear out than to rust out. It is bad to let choice things become easily familiar; for, you know, familiarity is apt to beget a proverbial offspring." The””
— John Buchan
“Only by the possession of a sense of humour am I saved from insignificance." To””
— John Buchan
