The Call of the Town: A Tale of Literary Life

"The Call of the Town: A Tale of Literary Life" by J. A. Hammerton is a story set in the early 1900s, focusing on Henry Charles, a postmaster's son with grand literary dreams. Leaving his small village behind, Henry ventures into the literary scene hoping to make a name for himself, embarking on a journey through Stratford. Supported by his father’s belief in his potential, and encouraged by a local vicar, Henry finds an opportunity to work in a bookstore, soon facing the fact that the world of literature is more challenging than what he had imagined. He begins to explore journalism and new ideas of ambition and opportunity.