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The Action And The Word: A Novel Of New York (1900)

The Action And The Word: A Novel Of New York (1900)

Matthews, Brander
Smedley, W. T.

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1165790998
ISBN13: 9781165790999
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 290
Weight: 0.86
Height: 0.61 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Action and the Word: A Novel of New York is a literary work by Brander Matthews, published in 1900. The novel is set in New York City during the late 19th century and follows the life of a young man named Philip Remington.Philip is a talented writer who dreams of becoming a successful author, but he struggles to make ends meet in the city. He is forced to take on odd jobs to pay his bills, including working as a tutor and a journalist.As Philip navigates the ups and downs of life in New York, he becomes entangled in a love triangle with two women: the beautiful and wealthy Florence Bellingham and the intelligent and independent Marian Lawrence. The novel explores themes of love, ambition, and the struggle to find one's place in the world.Throughout the book, Matthews paints a vivid picture of New York City during the Gilded Age, with its bustling streets, opulent mansions, and stark social divides. He also delves into the world of publishing and journalism, offering a glimpse into the inner workings of the literary scene at the turn of the century.The Action and the Word is a compelling read that offers a glimpse into the complexities of life in New York City during a time of great change and upheaval. It is a timeless work that continues to resonate with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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