The Lament of Dives is a novel by Walter Besant that explores the life of a wealthy man named Dives, who is consumed by his own greed and materialism. The story is set in late 19th century London, where Dives lives a life of luxury and excess, surrounded by his possessions and servants. However, despite his wealth, Dives is deeply unhappy and unfulfilled, and begins to question the meaning of his existence.As the story unfolds, Dives meets a young woman named Miriam, who challenges his views on life and helps him to see the error of his ways. Miriam is a passionate and idealistic woman who believes in social justice and the importance of helping others. Through her influence, Dives begins to see the world in a new light and becomes more compassionate and empathetic towards those less fortunate than himself.Despite the positive changes in his character, Dives still struggles with his inner demons and the legacy of his past actions. The novel explores themes of redemption, forgiveness, and the search for meaning in a world that often seems cruel and indifferent. Through the character of Dives, Besant offers a powerful critique of the excesses and moral bankruptcy of the Victorian era, while also highlighting the potential for personal transformation and growth.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.