Cytherea

"Cytherea" by Joseph Hergesheimer, tells a tale of reflection and yearning as its main character, Lee Randon, faces his golden years and the evolving world around him. The story opens with Lee playing golf by himself in the late autumn, hinting at his solitary contemplation. He becomes captivated by a doll in a shop window that he names Cytherea, sparking memories of youthful beauty and desires that go beyond his ordinary life. As Lee interacts with those around him, like his wife Fanny, the narrative builds up as he struggles with desires that raise questions about the nature of love and morality in a changing society.