The Shoulders of Atlas: A Novel
The Shoulders of Atlas is a novel by Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman, written in the early 20th century. It follows Henry Whitman, a middle-aged man grappling with financial struggles and unfulfilled dreams, alongside his industrious wife, Sylvia. As they face the potential inheritance from an ailing relative, the couple confronts their deepest desires and resentments, exploring themes of prosperity, morality, and personal contentment amidst their hardships.
