The story is set in New York City during the late 19th century and follows the lives of various characters, both native-born and immigrants, as they navigate the complexities of American society and strive for success. The central narrative focuses on the clash of social classes and the challenges faced by those attempting to climb the social and economic ladder."A Hazard of New Fortunes" is known for its detailed character studies and social commentary. It explores themes such as capitali...

Key themes explored in "The Rise of Silas Lapham" include:Wealth and Social Status: The novel delves into the impact of newfound wealth on individuals' aspirations and interactions with established social hierarchies.Business and Ethics: The Lapham family's journey raises questions about the moral implications of business decisions and the pursuit of wealth.Family Dynamics: The relationships within the Lapham family are tested as they navigate societal expectations and personal ambitions.R...

The following story was the first fruit of my New York life when I began to live it after my quarter of a century in Cambridge and Boston, ending in 1889; and I used my own transition to the commercial metropolis in framing the experience which was wholly that of my supposititious literary adventurer. He was a character whom, with his wife, I have employed in some six or eight other stories, and whom I made as much the hero and heroine of 'Their Wedding Journey' as the slight fable would b...

Deans treatise, History of the Otttoman Empire, chronicles 600 years of the empire from 1250 to 1850, including the Siege of Constantinople, the Battle of Lepanto, the Siege of Vienna, the war with Russia, and Greeces independence. A table of contents is included for easy navigation.

Help!My Praise is Under Attack, is an exciting book, focused on helping every individual overcome challenges in the area of praise. This book gives insight on the power, the purpose and the process of praise. We also learn about why our praise is attacked and the common methods of attack against our ability to praise God. Finally we deal with a major tool that Satan uses against believers, to stop their praise, and how to over come this weapon.

Deans History of the Ottoman Empire is a fascinating chronicle of Ottoman Empire from the 13th to the mid 19th centuries.

William Dean Howells was a prominent figure in American literature during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for his novels, literary criticism, and his role as an influential literary editor. "Literature and Life" is one of his essay collections, and it includes a range of pieces that reflect his views on literature, society, and the role of the author.In this collection, readers can find a variety of essays and short stories that touch on different themes and topics. Some of t...

Confessions is the name of an autobiographical work, consisting of 13 books, by St. Augustine of Hippo, written in Latin between AD 397 and 400. Modern English translations of it are sometimes published under the title The Confessions of St. Augustine in order to distinguish the book from other books with similar titles. Its original title was Confessions in Thirteen Books, and it was composed to be read out loud with each book being a complete unit. This work outlines St. Augustine's sinf...

HOME TO BILLIONAIRES and their yachts, Turner Island is one of the wealthiest places on Earth.For a charismatic preacher who shelters the homeless and addicted, it’s a sinful symbol of the growing chasm between the haves and have-nots.On a pleasant July morning, Charles Caprice and his followers seize control of the island and its riches. With authorities poised to respond, a global audience wonders: Is Caprice a modern-day Robin Hood or sophisticated con artist?Jer...

This carefully crafted ebook: "Indian Summer (Unabridged)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Theodore Colville is a respected newspaperman in Des Vaches, Indiana. He is the editor of the Democratic-Republican, which he bought from his brother. But after a bad political move, his fans criticize him and his pride cannot withstand that. Colville decides that he needs to take a long vacation so he travels to Florence. In Florence he runs into a per...

The Complete Works of William Dean Howells gathers the fiction, essays, criticism, travel writing, and social observation of the writer often called the "Dean of American Letters." Across works such as The Rise of Silas Lapham, A Modern Instance, and Indian Summer, Howells refines a prose of moral exactness, conversational subtlety, and democratic realism. His literary project stands at the center of late nineteenth-century American realism, opposing melodrama and romantic excess in favor ...

This carefully crafted ebook: "A BOY'S TOWN ADVENTURES - Complete Series: The Flight of Pony Baker, Boy Life, A Boy's Town & Years of My Youth (Illustrated)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. In this series, William Dean Howells delightfully describes the early years of his life, in the "Boy's Town" of Ohio, the state where he was born and raised. These stories remain as a vivid autobiographical records and colorful images of a life in the mid-...