The Lament of Dives is a novel written by Walter Besant, originally published in 1892. The story is set in the late 19th century London and revolves around the life of a wealthy businessman named Dives Harland. Dives is a self-made man who has worked hard to achieve success in life, but he is plagued by a sense of emptiness and dissatisfaction.The novel begins with Dives reflecting on his life and the choices he has made. He is haunted by the memory...