"A Hazard of New Fortunes — Volume 4" by William Dean Howells is a story that explores themes of society by focusing on characters involved in the publication of a literary magazine called 'Every Other Week.' The opening of the novel introduces a scene where characters discuss plans for a celebratory dinner. The success of 'Every Other Week' is attributed to creativity and financial backing. Tensions between the characters reveal issues related to social status, and the intersection of art and commerce. Skepticism towards advertising strategies and uncertainty in a new role lead to broader explorations of ethics and individuality, laying the foundation for character development and conflicts.
A Hazard of New Fortunes — Volume 4
By William Dean Howells
In a world where words and wealth collide, a group of individuals involved in a literary magazine grapple with social status and their own ambitions.
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About the AuthorWilliam Dean Howells was an American realist novelist, literary critic, and playwright, nicknamed "The Dean of American Letters". He was particularly known for his tenure as editor of The Atlantic Monthly, as well as for the novels The Rise of Silas Lapham and A Traveler from Altruria, and the Christmas story "Christmas Every Day," which was adapted into a 1996 film of the same name.
William Dean Howells was an American realist novelist, literary critic, and playwright, nicknamed "The Dean of American Letters". He was particularly known for his tenure as editor of The Atlantic Monthly, as well as for the novels The Rise of Silas Lapham and A Traveler from Altruria, and the Christmas story "Christmas Every Day," which was adapted into a 1996 film of the same name.
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