Fannie Hurst
Fannie Hurst was an American novelist and short-story writer whose works were highly popular during the post-World War I era. Her work combined sentimental, romantic themes with social issues of the day, such as women's rights and race relations. She was one of the most widely read female authors of the 20th century, and for a time in the 1920s she was one of the highest-paid American writers. Hurst actively supported a number of social causes, including feminism, African American equality, and New Deal programs.
Gaslight Sonatas
A young couple's engagement and marriage, a formerly married woman's struggle for self-respect, and a family's pursuit of a better life for their children, are some of the themes present in the book "Gaslight Sonatas".
By Fannie Hurst
The Vertical City
Within the walls of a luxurious hotel, a widow and an awkward bachelor navigate love and loss, revealing the hidden sorrows beneath a veneer of wealth and comfort.
By Fannie Hurst
Every Soul Hath Its Song
In a cramped New York City apartment, a family's dreams of travel and a better life spark humorous debates and expose the tensions between ambition and reality.
By Fannie Hurst
Humoresque: A Laugh on Life with a Tear Behind It
Amidst the crowded streets of old New York, an immigrant family laughs through their tears as they chase their dreams.
By Fannie Hurst
Star-Dust: A Story of an American Girl
A young girl with dreams of musical stardom must navigate family, society, and her own identity in a world that seems determined to hold her back.
By Fannie Hurst
Just Around the Corner: Romance en casserole
In a bustling hotel, a manicurist juggles the affections of two suitors as she searches for genuine connection amidst the city's vibrant chaos.
By Fannie Hurst