Fair To Middling (1921) - Nalbro Bartley - Bog

Fair To Middling is a novel written by Nalbro Bartley and published in 1921. The story is set in a small town in the American Midwest and follows the lives of two families, the Hamiltons and the Halls. The Hamiltons are wealthy and influential members of the community, while the Halls are struggling farmers. The novel explores themes of class, ambition, and the American Dream.The main character of the novel is John Hamilton, the son of a wealthy businessman. John is ambitious and determined to succeed in life, but he is also arrogant and insensitive to the struggles of others. He falls in love with Mary Hall, the daughter of a farmer, and the two begin a tumultuous relationship that is complicated by their class differences.As the story unfolds, John becomes increasingly ruthless in his pursuit of success, while Mary struggles to keep her family's farm afloat. The novel explores the tensions between the two families and the wider community, as well as the impact of social and economic inequality on people's lives.Fair To Middling is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a vivid portrait of life in small-town America in the early 20th century. It is a timeless exploration of the human condition, and its themes are as relevant today as they were when the book was first published.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.