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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... Read Full Overview

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... Read Full Overview