A Honorable Youth (1906) - John Coleman Adams - Bog

A Honorable Youth is a novel written by John Coleman Adams and first published in 1906. The story is set in New York City during the Gilded Age and follows the life of a young man named John Harriott. John is the son of a wealthy businessman and is expected to follow in his father's footsteps and become a successful businessman himself. However, John has different aspirations and dreams of becoming a writer.The novel explores the themes of ambition, family expectations, and the pursuit of happiness. John struggles to balance his desire to pursue his passion for writing with his family's expectations of him. He faces criticism and disapproval from his father and society for his unconventional career choice. Despite the obstacles, John remains determined to follow his dreams and prove himself as a writer.Throughout the novel, John faces various challenges and setbacks, including financial struggles and romantic entanglements. He also meets a group of bohemian artists and writers who inspire him and help him navigate the literary world. As John's writing career begins to take off, he must confront the consequences of his choices and decide what truly matters to him.A Honorable Youth is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of family, love, and ambition. It offers a vivid portrayal of New York City during the Gilded Age and provides insight into the struggles of young people trying to find their place in the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.