Opisthophorus Or The Man Who Walked Backward

Opisthophorus Or The Man Who Walked Backward: A Book Of Modern Life is a novel written by Caleb Jones and published in 1909. The story follows the life of a man named Opisthophorus, who decides to walk backwards as a form of protest against the modern world. As he walks backwards, he encounters various characters and situations that challenge his beliefs and force him to confront the realities of contemporary society. Through Opisthophorus' journey, the novel explores themes such as individualism, conformity, social change, and the struggle for meaning in a rapidly changing world. The book is considered a classic of early 20th century American literature and is praised for its unique and thought-provoking perspective on modern life.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.