The Last Puritan
novel by Santayana
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The Last Puritan is a novel by the Spanish-American philosopher and writer George Santayana. Published in 1935, it is considered his only novel. The story explores themes of morality, religion, and the clash between Puritanical ideals and human nature, set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America. It delves into the spiritual and psychological struggles of its characters, reflecting Santayana's philosophical interests in aesthetics, speculative philosophy, and humanism.12
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