"Under the Skylights" by Henry Blake Fuller is a story about Abner Joyce, a young author celebrated for his socially aware book "This Weary World." It tracks Abner's experiences socializing with city folk, including rich people and other cultural reformers. The story begins by clearly presenting Abner as a driven idealist. As he spends time in the city, he doesn't like how shallow he feels the people are. He struggles to find his way through high society with a mix of curiosity and dislike. Characters like Mrs. Palmer Pence and Leverett Whyland come into the picture, creating issues dealing with Abner's humble beginnings and the temptation of the city's intellectual scene, showcasing the growing tension between being idealistic and practical.
Under the Skylights
By Henry Blake Fuller
A passionate author is caught between his desire for community reform and the superficial allure of city life, forcing him to confront his own identity and values.
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About the AuthorHenry Blake Fuller was an American novelist and short story writer. He was born and worked in Chicago, Illinois. He is perhaps the earliest novelist from Chicago to gain a national reputation. His exploration of city life was seen as revelatory, and later in his life he was perhaps the earliest established American author to explore homosexuality in fiction.
Henry Blake Fuller was an American novelist and short story writer. He was born and worked in Chicago, Illinois. He is perhaps the earliest novelist from Chicago to gain a national reputation. His exploration of city life was seen as revelatory, and later in his life he was perhaps the earliest established American author to explore homosexuality in fiction.
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