The Professor's House

In "The Professor's House," a lyrical and introspective novel, Professor Godfrey St. Peter, a successful middle-aged man, grapples with his growing discontent as he faces the impending move to a more comfortable residence. While initially resisting his family's desires, his quiet rebellion evolves, causing a deep examination of the emotional dislocation in his life. Set against the backdrop of a Midwestern university town in the 1920s, the novel beautifully intertwines social and domestic rituals with profound psychological exploration.