The Vintage by E.F. Benson (1920)

The Vintage, by E.F. Benson, is a novel that explores the themes of isolation, loneliness, and the human condition. The story follows the life of a man named Davidson, who has retreated to his country estate after a painful divorce. There, he becomes obsessed with his vintage wine collection and the memories it holds. As the novel progresses, Davidson's obsession with his wine collection begins to consume him, leading to a tragic and isolating end. Through its exploration of themes such as loneliness, nostalgia, and the human condition, The Vintage offers a poignant and thought-provoking reading experience.

By E.F. Benson · First published 1920 · Genre: Horror, Supernatural, Psychological Thriller · 31 chapters

Contents

• THE HOUSE OF THE ROAD TO NAUPLIA
• MITSOS MEETS HIS COUSINS
• TE DEUM LAUDAMUS
• THE COMING OF NICHOLAS VIDALIS
• MITSOS AND YANNI FIND A HORSE
• TWO SILVER CANDLESTICKS
• THE STORY OF A BRIGAND
• MITSOS HAS THE HYSTERICS
• THE ADVENTURE OF THE FIRE-SHIP
• THE MIDNIGHT ORDEAL
• YANNI PAYS A VISIT TO THE TURK
• THE TRAINING OF THE TROOPS
• MITSOS PICKS CHERRIES FOR MARIA
• THE VISION AT BASSAE
• THE HORNETS' NEST AT VALTETZI
• THE SONG FROM THE DARKNESS
• THREE LITTLE MEN FALL OFF THEIR HORSES
• THE ENTRY OF GERMANOS
• THE PORT DUES OF CORINTH
• MITSOS DISARRANGES A HOUSE-ROOF
• THE RULE OF THE SENATE
• THE MENDING OF THE MONASTERY ROOF
• THE MESSAGE OF FIRE
• THE SONG FROM TRIPOLI
• THE SINGER FROM THE DARKNESS
• PRIVATE NICHOLAS VIDALIS
• THE FALL OF TRIPOLI
• FATHER AND DAUGHTER
• THE SEARCH FOR SULEIMA
• NICHOLAS GOES HOME
• THE HOUSE ON THE ROAD TO NAUPLIA

More by E.F. Benson

• Lucia's Progress (1935)
• Queen Lucia (1920)
• Paying Guests (1929)
• Michael (1907)
• Crescent and Iron Cross (1906)
• The Blotting Book (1902)
• Miss Mapp (1922)
• Daisy's Aunt (1920)
• All works by E.F. Benson