A Hazard of New Fortunes (Paperback, New ed)

Set against a vividly depicted background of fin de siécle New York, this novel centers on the conflict between a self-made millionaire and a fervent social revolutionary-a conflict in which a man of goodwill futilely attempts to act as a mediator, only to be forced himself into a crisis of conscience. Here we see William Dean Howells's grasp of the realities of the American experience in an age of emerging social struggle. His absolute determination to fairly represent every point of view is evident throughout this multifaceted work. Both a memorable portrait of an era and a profoundly moving study of human relationships, A Hazard of New Fortunes fully justifies Alfred Kazin's ranking of Howells as "the first great domestic novelist of American life."

General

Imprint:	Penguin Books
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	December 2001
First published:	December 2001
Authors:	William Dean Howells
Dimensions:	196 x 130 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	480
Edition:	New ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-14-043923-6
Categories:	Books > Fiction > General & literary fiction > 19th century fiction Promotions
LSN:	0-14-043923-4
Barcode:	9780140439236

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