"Van Bibber and Others" by Richard Harding Davis is a compilation of short stories set in the late 1800s, focusing on the life of Van Bibber, a wealthy young man moving through the social circles of his time and dealing with friendship, romance, and societal rules. The book starts by throwing readers into the lively scene of a theater on opening night, where Van Bibber's composed nature stands in contrast to the performers' stress and excitement. Through his interactions with the opera singer and stage manager, as well as his care for the "Littlest Girl" performer, Van Bibber's role as a thoughtful observer with an underlying sense of duty is made clear, influencing the tales that follow.
Van Bibber and Others
By Richard Harding Davis
In a world of high society and theatrical drama, a young man's calm presence and protective nature become the heart of interconnected stories about life, love, and duty.
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About the AuthorRichard Harding Davis was an American journalist and writer of fiction and drama, known foremost as the first American war correspondent to cover the Spanish–American War, the Second Boer War, and World War I. His writing greatly assisted the political career of Theodore Roosevelt. He also played a major role in the evolution of the American magazine. His influence extended to the world of fashion, and he is credited with making the clean-shaven look popular among men at the turn of the 20th century.
Richard Harding Davis was an American journalist and writer of fiction and drama, known foremost as the first American war correspondent to cover the Spanish–American War, the Second Boer War, and World War I. His writing greatly assisted the political career of Theodore Roosevelt. He also played a major role in the evolution of the American magazine. His influence extended to the world of fashion, and he is credited with making the clean-shaven look popular among men at the turn of the 20th century.
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