Publisher's Synopsis
""A Comedy of Conscience"" is a satirical novel written by S. Weir Mitchell. It was first published in 1912 and is set in Philadelphia during the early 20th century. The story revolves around the character of John Knox, a wealthy businessman who is known for his ruthless business practices.Knox is suddenly stricken with a mysterious illness that leaves him unable to move or speak. He is confined to his bed and is attended to by his faithful nurse, Miss White. As Knox lies in bed, he begins to reflect on his life and the choices he has made. He realizes that his ruthless pursuit of wealth and power has left him feeling empty and unfulfilled.As Knox struggles with his conscience, he is visited by a series of strange and comical characters, including a group of ghosts who represent his past, present, and future. Through these encounters, Knox learns the true meaning of life and the importance of living a virtuous and ethical existence.""A Comedy of Conscience"" is a witty and thought-provoking novel that explores the themes of morality, greed, and redemption. It is a timeless tale that continues to resonate with readers today.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.
