THE MAN WHO HAD EVERYTHING

First published in 1935, The Man Who Had Everything is a compelling novel by Pulitzer Prize–winning author Louis Bromfield. It tells the story of a man who appears to have achieved wealth, success, and social standing—yet struggles with the emptiness and disillusionment that often accompany worldly triumphs.

With Bromfield’s signature blend of psychological depth and social observation, the novel examines themes of ambition, love, loss, and the search for meaning. The Man Who Had Everything remains a powerful exploration of human desires and disappointments, offering readers both a dramatic narrative and a timeless moral reflection.