Bertram Cope's Year - Henry Blake Fuller - Bog

Bertram Cope's Year is a novel written by Henry Blake Fuller, first published in 1919. The story follows the life of Bertram Cope, a young man who moves to the city of Chicago to pursue his studies at a prestigious university. Throughout the year, Bertram becomes involved in a series of romantic relationships with various women, including a wealthy socialite, a talented musician, and a working-class girl.As Bertram navigates the complexities of love and desire, he also confronts the social and cultural norms of early 20th-century America. The novel explores themes of class, gender, sexuality, and identity, as well as the tensions between tradition and modernity.Fuller's prose is known for its realism and psychological depth, and Bertram Cope's Year is no exception. The novel offers a nuanced and complex portrait of a young man coming of age in a rapidly changing world. It is a timeless work of literature that continues to resonate with readers today.""The third girl--if you want to hear any more about them--seems to be a secretary. Think of having the run of a house where a social secretary is required! I'm sure she sends out the invitations and keeps the engagement- book. Besides all that, she writes poetry--she is the minstrel of the court. She does verses about her chatelaine--is quite the mistress of self- respecting adulation. She would know the difference between Herrick and Cowper!""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.