"The Cliff-Dwellers: A Novel" by Henry Blake Fuller is a story that paints a picture of late 1800s Chicago, where dreams and everyday life crash against a city growing tall and fast. The book follows people connected to the Massachusetts Brass Company, especially Walworth Floyd, as he tries to find his way while dealing with what his family expects and what society thinks. You're immediately pulled into the Clifton building, a giant home to all sorts of people, from rich businessmen to their families. Walworth stands out as he deals with his place in the world and his relationships, especially when it comes to choosing friends and deciding who to marry. The book shines a light on how Walworth, his wife, and other young people relate to each other, hinting at bigger issues and personal struggles to come.
The Cliff-Dwellers: A Novel
By Henry Blake Fuller
Amidst the backdrop of a burgeoning metropolis, a young man wrestles with familial expectations, societal pressures, and the intricate tapestry of relationships that define his existence.
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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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