"V. V.'s Eyes" by Henry Sydnor Harrison is a tale set in the early 1900s, weaving together the lives of the wealthy Heth family with those of the city's working class, like the determined Dr. V. Vivian. The story kicks off by highlighting the sharp contrast between the rich and the poor and the struggles of individuals trying to find their place in a world defined by social status. Dr. Vivian, a passionate social reformer, expresses his concerns about the poor conditions of factories and the rich. Meanwhile, Carlisle Heth feels restricted by her mother's influence and feels the need to break free from her influence. The story really takes off when Carlisle finds herself in an embarrassing situation while boating with Jack Dalhousie. Through the characters' different paths, the novel looks at the clash between love, dreams, and societal expectations.
V. V.'s Eyes
By Henry Sydnor Harrison
In a world divided by wealth, a doctor's fight for the poor clashes with a young heiress's quest for freedom, igniting a spark that could either illuminate or consume them both.
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About the AuthorHenry Sydnor Harrison (1880–1930) was an American novelist, born in Sewanee, Tenn. He graduated from Columbia in 1900, and received an honorary A.M. from the same university in 1913. In 1914, he was elected a member of the National Institute of Arts and Letters. He wrote under the pen name "Henry Second," and made contributions to The Atlantic Monthly and other magazines. Novels written by him include Queed (1911) and V.V.'s Eyes (1913), which were very well received. Other works include Angela's Business (1915), When I Come Back (1919), Saint Teresa (1922), and Marriage (1923), a volume of short stories. Harrison also wrote a story, called "Miss Hinch", where a daring criminal and the lady after her make their way through New York City streets at midnight.
Henry Sydnor Harrison (1880–1930) was an American novelist, born in Sewanee, Tenn. He graduated from Columbia in 1900, and received an honorary A.M. from the same university in 1913. In 1914, he was elected a member of the National Institute of Arts and Letters. He wrote under the pen name "Henry Second," and made contributions to The Atlantic Monthly and other magazines. Novels written by him include Queed (1911) and V.V.'s Eyes (1913), which were very well received. Other works include Angela's Business (1915), When I Come Back (1919), Saint Teresa (1922), and Marriage (1923), a volume of short stories. Harrison also wrote a story, called "Miss Hinch", where a daring criminal and the lady after her make their way through New York City streets at midnight.
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