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Title: A Hazard of New Fortunes — Volume 1
Note: Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "A Hazard of New Fortunes — Volume 1" by William Dean Howells is a novel written during the late 19th century, specifically in the context of the socio-economic transformations of America after the Industrial Revolution. The narrative follows the main character, Basil March, who is confronted with a momentous decision to leave behind his life as an insurance agent in Boston to pursue a literary career in New York City—a bustling metropolis full of opportunities and challenges. The opening of the novel establishes March's internal conflict as he navigates a conversation with the ambitious Fulkerson, who persuades him to consider editing a new magazine. March is depicted as a man weary of his current occupation and yearning for a more fulfilling engagement with literature. The dialogue reveals his hesitation, his affection for his family, and the complexities of their lives as they contemplate a move to New York. Mrs. March, his wife, shares in this journey of uncertainty as she grapples with her deep-seated attachment to Boston and the potential upheaval of their family dynamics. This portion of the book sets the stage for a rich exploration of the characters' aspirations, societal changes, and the personal stakes involved in chasing one's dreams amidst the backdrop of a rapidly evolving America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920
EBook No.: 3366
Published: Oct 23, 2004
Downloads: 66
Language: English
Subject: New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
Subject: City and town life -- Fiction
Subject: Domestic fiction
Subject: Married people -- Fiction
Subject: Social classes -- Fiction
Subject: Middle-aged persons -- Fiction
Subject: Moving, Household -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: A Hazard of New Fortunes — Volume 1
Note: Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "A Hazard of New Fortunes — Volume 1" by William Dean Howells is a novel written during the late 19th century, specifically in the context of the socio-economic transformations of America after the Industrial Revolution. The narrative follows the main character, Basil March, who is confronted with a momentous decision to leave behind his life as an insurance agent in Boston to pursue a literary career in New York City—a bustling metropolis full of opportunities and challenges. The opening of the novel establishes March's internal conflict as he navigates a conversation with the ambitious Fulkerson, who persuades him to consider editing a new magazine. March is depicted as a man weary of his current occupation and yearning for a more fulfilling engagement with literature. The dialogue reveals his hesitation, his affection for his family, and the complexities of their lives as they contemplate a move to New York. Mrs. March, his wife, shares in this journey of uncertainty as she grapples with her deep-seated attachment to Boston and the potential upheaval of their family dynamics. This portion of the book sets the stage for a rich exploration of the characters' aspirations, societal changes, and the personal stakes involved in chasing one's dreams amidst the backdrop of a rapidly evolving America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920
EBook No.: 3366
Published: Oct 23, 2004
Downloads: 66
Language: English
Subject: New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
Subject: City and town life -- Fiction
Subject: Domestic fiction
Subject: Married people -- Fiction
Subject: Social classes -- Fiction
Subject: Middle-aged persons -- Fiction
Subject: Moving, Household -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.