Henry Blake Fuller, Thure de Thulstrup

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The Cliff-Dwellers

Beschreibung

Step back in time to 19th-century Chicago with Henry Blake Fuller's "The Cliff-Dwellers," a compelling novel of urban life. Set against the backdrop of the city's burgeoning skyscraper district, this work of realism offers a glimpse into the social conditions of a rapidly evolving metropolis. Fuller's keen observations capture the essence of Chicago during a pivotal era, exploring the intricate relationships between individuals and their environment. As one of the first novels to portray the realities of urban existence in America, "The Cliff-Dwellers" remains a vital and engaging piece of literary history. Dive into a world of ambition, struggle, and social commentary as Fuller paints a vivid picture of a city on the rise. This carefully reproduced edition allows readers to experience the grit and grandeur of Chicago as it once was, solidifying the novel's place as a classic of American literature. 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. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

Henry Blake Fuller (1857-1929) was an American novelist and short story writer, heralded as a pioneer of urban realism in American literature. He was born in Chicago, the city that served as the backdrop for much of his literary work. Fuller's most compelling contribution is the novel 'The Cliff-Dwellers' (1893), considered to be one of the earliest efforts to depict the American cityscape and its new urban culture. Situated in Chicago, the story captures the intricacies of life in the burgeoning high-rise office buildings, anticipating the social realism that would come to be synonymous with 20th-century American prose. In his book, Fuller scrutinizes the diverse social strata and the complexities of city life, a remarkable feat that marked a departure from the bucolic and local-color themes predominant in the literature of his time. Fuller's narrative technique, combined with his acute observation and incisive commentary, earns him a distinguished place among American realists. His work continues to be of scholarly interest, providing valuable insights into the literary transitions of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, reflecting the rapid urbanization and social changes taking place in America. While 'The Cliff-Dwellers' remains his most studied book, Fuller's oeuvre includes several other novels of note, not least among them are 'With the Procession' (1895) and 'Under the Skylights' (1913), which further explore the themes of urbanization and cultural evolution.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 190
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 272g
• ISBN-13: 9781023546089
• ISBN-10: 1023546086
• Artikelnr.: 73999075