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A Hazard of New Fortunes
Hardcover
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ISBN13: 9781022957701
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 400
Weight: 1.62
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Experience a vibrant snapshot of 19th-century New York City in William Dean Howells's A Hazard of New Fortunes, a powerful work of American realism. This meticulously republished edition brings to life a story steeped in social commentary, exploring the complexities of class conflict amidst the burgeoning urban landscape.
Through the lens of moving and household dynamics, Howells masterfully portrays the challenges and opportunities of city life, offering a compelling narrative that resonates with enduring themes of ambition, morality, and the human condition. A Hazard of New Fortunes remains a timeless exploration of American society, capturing the spirit of a pivotal era with remarkable detail and insight, securing its place as a cornerstone of literary fiction.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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