The most obviously related novel is The Last Gentleman, in which a younger, more confused Will is the central character. This Will Barrett has made a fortune as a lawyer in New York, has married into an even larger fortune, and has retired early. Percy's point is that Will's metaphysical problems are certainly not related to an inability to deal successfully with the world.
Also, even though The Second Coming is a more thorough consideration of the.....
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