A Hazard of New Fortunes - Volume 5

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"A Hazard of New Fortunes - Volume 5" by William Dean Howells is a novel written in the late 19th century that delves into the complexities of social interactions, class struggles, and personal relationships in a rapidly changing America. The book revolves around the lives of several characters, notably March, Fulkerson, and the Dryfoos family, as they navigate the intricacies of love, ambition, and moral dilemmas amidst societal upheaval. At the start of the narrative, various characters are engaged in personal conflicts fueled by recent events, particularly the fallout from a dinner where differing opinions about social classes clash. March reflects on his discomfort regarding the involvement of Lindau, who had renounced his work due to ethical concerns, while Fulkerson seems to overlook these issues, focused instead on his romantic entanglement. The opening explores interpersonal dynamics and social commentary, setting the stage for a deeper examination of choices made under pressure, which will likely play a significant role as the story unfolds. As discussions shift to a labor strike affecting the city, the tension between personal aspirations and social responsibility becomes palpable, foreshadowing the conflicts and resolutions that will develop throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by David Widger

Notes:

Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Hazard_of_New_Fortunes

Release date is 2004-10-23