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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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Bertram Cope's Year (Unabridged)

by HENRY BLAKE FULLER ...

Narrated by Michael Frazer ...

Unabridged

8 hours 36 min

This novel was perhaps the most daring and affirmative LGBT literature of the first two decades of the 20th century in America. In this story, Bertram Cope is a young college instructor, about twenty-four years old , who is pursued by men and women, both younger and older than himself. In writing this novel, Fuller had to carefully craft his plot schemes so as not to offend the sensibilities of ... Read more

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This novel was perhaps the most daring and affirmative LGBT literature of the first two decades of the 20th century in America. In this story, Bertram Cope is a young college instructor, about twenty-four years old , who is pursued by men and women, both younger and older than himself. In writing this novel, Fuller had to carefully craft his plot schemes so as not to offend the sensibilities of
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The Cliff-Dwellers (Unabridged)

by Henry Blake Fuller ...

Narrated by Richard Nguyen, Carlos Smith, Audrey Thurgood ...

Unabridged

7 hours 22 min

In the bustling metropolis of Chicago, amidst the towering skyscrapers and relentless pace of life, a tale unfolds that delves into the complexities of human nature and the pursuit of success. "The Cliff-Dwellers" by Henry Blake Fuller introduces us to a cast of ambitious individuals navigating the cutthroat world of business and the social strata that define their society. As they strive to ... Read more

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In the bustling metropolis of Chicago, amidst the towering skyscrapers and relentless pace of life, a tale unfolds that delves into the complexities of human nature and the pursuit of success. "The Cliff-Dwellers" by Henry Blake Fuller introduces us to a cast of ambitious individuals navigating the cutthroat world of business and the social strata that define their society. As they strive to
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Bertram Cope's Year

by Henry Blake Fuller ...

Series series Herald Classics
A young college professor becomes the source of gossip among a group of eccentric townspeople in this entertaining comedy of manners, a new reissue for Union Square & Co.’s Herald Classics line.Originally published in 1919, Bertram Cope’s Year is a clever character study following a handsome young academic who has taken a teaching position at a Midwestern university. As Bertram navigates his new ... Read more

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A young college professor becomes the source of gossip among a group of eccentric townspeople in this entertaining comedy of manners, a new reissue for Union Square & Co.’s Herald Classics line.Originally published in 1919, Bertram Cope’s Year is a clever character study following a handsome young academic who has taken a teaching position at a Midwestern university. As Bertram navigates his new
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Bertram Cope's Year

by Henry Blake Fuller ...

Narrated by Landon Watson, Miles Turner ...

Unabridged

8 hours 35 min

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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A Novel

by Blake Crouch ...

Narrated by Henry Levya ...

Unabridged

9 hours 47 min

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “If Michael Crichton had written a superhero novel, it would look a lot like Upgrade.”—The New York Times Book Review“You don’t so much sympathize with the main character as live inside his skin.”—DIANA GABALDON, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Outlander series“Mysterious, fascinating, and deeply moving—exploring the very nature of what it means to be ... Read more

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**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “If Michael Crichton had written a superhero novel, it would look a lot like Upgrade.”—The New York Times Book Review“You don’t so much sympathize with the main character as live inside his skin.”—DIANA GABALDON, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Outlander series“Mysterious, fascinating, and deeply moving—exploring the very nature of what it means to be
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The Cliff-Dwellers

Ambition in a Chicago Office Tower

by Henry Blake Fuller ...

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 painting by George Bellows, John Sloan and Winslow Homer, among others, bound with the text. ... Read more

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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 painting by George Bellows, John Sloan and Winslow Homer, among others, bound with the text.
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Bertram Cope's Year

by Henry Blake Fuller ...

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

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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Bertram Cope's Year

by Henry Blake Fuller ...

Bertram cope's year presents a restrained portrait of academic life shaped by ambition, discretion, and social navigation. Set within a university environment, the novel follows a young instructor balancing professional advancement with the expectations and interests of influential supporters. Intellectual promise and personal charm attract attention from various circles, creating subtle pressure ... Read more

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Bertram cope's year presents a restrained portrait of academic life shaped by ambition, discretion, and social navigation. Set within a university environment, the novel follows a young instructor balancing professional advancement with the expectations and interests of influential supporters. Intellectual promise and personal charm attract attention from various circles, creating subtle pressure
... Read more

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The Green Carnations: Gay Classics Boxed Set

The Picture of Dorian Gray, Joseph and His Friend, Cecil Dreeme, The Sins of the Cities of the Plain…

by Oscar Wilde, Bayard Taylor, Henry Blake Fuller, Jack Saul, Theodore Winthrop, Petronius, Harlan Cozad McIntosh ...

The Green Carnations: Gay Classics Boxed Set offers readers an intricate tapestry of narratives, essays, and reflections that delve deeply into LGBTQ+ themes throughout literary history. This collection brings together a rich array of voices, exploring diverse literary styles ranging from the incisive satire of Oscar Wilde to the classical narrative complexities found in Petronius. Each piece ... Read more

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The Green Carnations: Gay Classics Boxed Set offers readers an intricate tapestry of narratives, essays, and reflections that delve deeply into LGBTQ+ themes throughout literary history. This collection brings together a rich array of voices, exploring diverse literary styles ranging from the incisive satire of Oscar Wilde to the classical narrative complexities found in Petronius. Each piece
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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
... Read more

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