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Bertram Cope's Year

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Bertram Cope's Year is a sophisticated and quietly humorous novel that follows a young academic as he navigates the social expectations, friendships, and subtle complexities of life within an intellectual community. As Bertram settles into a new environment, he finds himself at the center of shifting relationships and competing interests, all while maintaining his characteristic composure and ... Read more

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Bertram Cope's Year is a sophisticated and quietly humorous novel that follows a young academic as he navigates the social expectations, friendships, and subtle complexities of life within an intellectual community. As Bertram settles into a new environment, he finds himself at the center of shifting relationships and competing interests, all while maintaining his characteristic composure and
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Bertram Cope's Year

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In 1918, when Henry Blake Fuller was 62 years old, he completed Bertram Cope's Year. Though Fuller was well known as an accomplished realist and had published twelve previous novels, this was his first to address sexual ambivalence. Bertram Cope, a young college teaching assistant, is befriended by Medora Phillips, a rich society type who tries to match him with three eligible young women. However ... Read more

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In 1918, when Henry Blake Fuller was 62 years old, he completed Bertram Cope's Year. Though Fuller was well known as an accomplished realist and had published twelve previous novels, this was his first to address sexual ambivalence. Bertram Cope, a young college teaching assistant, is befriended by Medora Phillips, a rich society type who tries to match him with three eligible young women. However
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Bertram Cope's Year

by Henry Blake Fuller ...

One of the earliest published works to explore the subject of homosexuality, 'Bertram Cope's Year' became the first of many books to later touch on homosexuality, such as 'Brokeback Mountain,' made into a film starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger, and 'The Great Gatsby,' made into a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire.The titular Bertram is working at a university, finishing up ... Read more

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One of the earliest published works to explore the subject of homosexuality, 'Bertram Cope's Year' became the first of many books to later touch on homosexuality, such as 'Brokeback Mountain,' made into a film starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger, and 'The Great Gatsby,' made into a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire.The titular Bertram is working at a university, finishing up
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With the Procession

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In "With the Procession," Henry Blake Fuller explores the intricate interplay between social ambition and personal identity in late 19th-century America. Through a vivid narrative infused with realism, Fuller captures the tensions between conventional morality and the burgeoning ideals of individualism. The novel encapsulates the struggles of its protagonist, Philip K. Lichtenstein, as he ... Read more

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In "With the Procession," Henry Blake Fuller explores the intricate interplay between social ambition and personal identity in late 19th-century America. Through a vivid narrative infused with realism, Fuller captures the tensions between conventional morality and the burgeoning ideals of individualism. The novel encapsulates the struggles of its protagonist, Philip K. Lichtenstein, as he
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The Cliff-Dwellers

Ambition in a Chicago Office Tower

by Henry Blake Fuller ...

Series series Literary Classics
Complete and unabridged, with 56 full-page plates by Winslow Homer, John Frederick Kensett and George Inness. Chicago in an eighteen-story office block, with the whole social order of the city stacked floor by floor inside it. Fuller published it in 1893, the year of the World's Fair, and it is the first American novel about the skyscraper as a way of living. This edition adds 56 plates of ... Read more

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Complete and unabridged, with 56 full-page plates by Winslow Homer, John Frederick Kensett and George Inness. Chicago in an eighteen-story office block, with the whole social order of the city stacked floor by floor inside it. Fuller published it in 1893, the year of the World's Fair, and it is the first American novel about the skyscraper as a way of living. This edition adds 56 plates of
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The Cliff-Dwellers

Enriched edition. Naturalist Portrait of 19th-Century Chicago's Urban Middle Class, Social Ambition, and Moral Tensions

by Henry Blake Fuller ...

In "The Cliff-Dwellers," Henry Blake Fuller crafts a vivid portrayal of the burgeoning urban landscape of late 19th-century Chicago. Using a distinct naturalism infused with evocative imagery, Fuller weaves together the lives of a diverse cast of characters, exploring their struggles and aspirations against the backdrop of a rapidly changing society. He adeptly captures the tensions between the ... Read more

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In "The Cliff-Dwellers," Henry Blake Fuller crafts a vivid portrayal of the burgeoning urban landscape of late 19th-century Chicago. Using a distinct naturalism infused with evocative imagery, Fuller weaves together the lives of a diverse cast of characters, exploring their struggles and aspirations against the backdrop of a rapidly changing society. He adeptly captures the tensions between the
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Bertram Cope's Year (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. Gay Classic

by Henry Blake Fuller, Willa Merynford ...

Henry Blake Fuller's Bertram Cope's Year is a finely controlled campus novel and social comedy centered on a young English instructor whose arrival at a Midwestern university unsettles a circle of faculty wives, students, and patrons. Written in a cool realist manner, the book favors implication over declaration, registering desire, vanity, dependency, and social performance through irony and ... Read more

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Henry Blake Fuller's Bertram Cope's Year is a finely controlled campus novel and social comedy centered on a young English instructor whose arrival at a Midwestern university unsettles a circle of faculty wives, students, and patrons. Written in a cool realist manner, the book favors implication over declaration, registering desire, vanity, dependency, and social performance through irony and
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Bertram Cope's Year

by Henry Blake Fuller ...

The story revolves around Bertram Cope, a young and somewhat naïve man who moves to the fictional Midwestern town of Churchton. As he settles into his new environment, Cope encounters various characters and becomes involved in the social life of the town, especially within its academic circles.The novel is notable for its exploration of social dynamics, particularly within a small-town setting, ... Read more

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The story revolves around Bertram Cope, a young and somewhat naïve man who moves to the fictional Midwestern town of Churchton. As he settles into his new environment, Cope encounters various characters and becomes involved in the social life of the town, especially within its academic circles.The novel is notable for its exploration of social dynamics, particularly within a small-town setting,
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The Cliff-Dwellers (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. Historical Novel

by Henry Blake Fuller, Willa Merynford ...

Published in 1893, The Cliff-Dwellers is a sharp urban novel of Chicago's emergent modernity, set largely within the fictional Clifton Building, a towering office block whose inhabitants resemble a new tribe living in vertical caves. Fuller renders lawyers, financiers, clerks, promoters, and speculators with cool irony and documentary precision. Its clipped realism, social satire, and ... Read more

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Published in 1893, The Cliff-Dwellers is a sharp urban novel of Chicago's emergent modernity, set largely within the fictional Clifton Building, a towering office block whose inhabitants resemble a new tribe living in vertical caves. Fuller renders lawyers, financiers, clerks, promoters, and speculators with cool irony and documentary precision. Its clipped realism, social satire, and
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On the Stairs

by Henry Blake Fuller ...

The novel "On the Stairs" delves into the intricacies of human relationships and societal dynamics within the context of domestic life. It explores themes of love, betrayal, ambition, and the complexities of social interactions, often focusing on the interactions among residents in a shared building or neighborhood.Henry Blake Fuller's writing style typically incorporates detailed observations of ... Read more

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The novel "On the Stairs" delves into the intricacies of human relationships and societal dynamics within the context of domestic life. It explores themes of love, betrayal, ambition, and the complexities of social interactions, often focusing on the interactions among residents in a shared building or neighborhood.Henry Blake Fuller's writing style typically incorporates detailed observations of
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Under the Skylights

by Henry Blake Fuller ...

The novel explores the social and cultural milieu of Chicago during the late 19th century. It provides a vivid portrayal of urban life, focusing on the experiences, relationships, and aspirations of its characters within the evolving landscape of the city.Henry Blake Fuller's "Under the Skylights" is recognized for its detailed depiction of Chicago society, encompassing themes of ambition, social ... Read more

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The novel explores the social and cultural milieu of Chicago during the late 19th century. It provides a vivid portrayal of urban life, focusing on the experiences, relationships, and aspirations of its characters within the evolving landscape of the city.Henry Blake Fuller's "Under the Skylights" is recognized for its detailed depiction of Chicago society, encompassing themes of ambition, social
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Under the Skylights

Exploring Social Classes and Urban Life in Late 19th Century Chicago

by Henry Blake Fuller ...

In "Under the Skylights," Henry Blake Fuller masterfully captures the intricacies of urban life in late 19th-century Chicago. Through his poignant narrative and vivid character studies, Fuller employs a realist literary style that offers a meticulous exploration of social dynamics and cultural tensions. The novel revolves around the lives of its protagonists who navigate the shifting landscapes of ... Read more

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In "Under the Skylights," Henry Blake Fuller masterfully captures the intricacies of urban life in late 19th-century Chicago. Through his poignant narrative and vivid character studies, Fuller employs a realist literary style that offers a meticulous exploration of social dynamics and cultural tensions. The novel revolves around the lives of its protagonists who navigate the shifting landscapes of
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