The Landlord at Lion's Head — Complete

"The Landlord at Lion's Head" by William Dean Howells is a tale of transformation set against the backdrop of late 19th-century New England. The story centers on Jeff Durgin, a son of the soil whose life takes an unexpected turn when summer tourists begin to frequent his family's humble farmhouse near Lion's Head mountain. Howells paints a vivid picture of rural life, highlighting the contrasts between Jeff's simple existence and the sophisticated world of the visitors, capturing their impact on Jeff and other members of the Durgin family. The novel explores themes of ambition, societal change, and the clash between tradition and modernity as Jeff navigates his evolving identity and charts a course for his future, all while surrounded by the enduring beauty of Lion's Head.