The Dominie Of Harlem (1913) - Arnold Mulder - Bog

The Dominie of Harlem is a novel written by Arnold Mulder and first published in 1913. The story is set in the early 20th century in the neighborhood of Harlem in New York City. The main character, Dominie Van Wyck, is a Dutch Reformed minister who has recently moved to Harlem to take up a new post. The novel explores the challenges and complexities of life in Harlem, particularly for the African American community. Dominie Van Wyck becomes involved in the lives of his congregation and is confronted with issues of poverty, racism, and social injustice. He struggles to reconcile his faith with the realities of the world around him and is forced to confront his own prejudices and biases. The novel also features a love story between Dominie Van Wyck and a young woman named Barbara, who is part of his congregation. Their relationship is complicated by the racial and social divisions of the time, and they must navigate these obstacles to find happiness together. Overall, The Dominie of Harlem is a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant novel that explores themes of faith, love, and social justice. It offers a vivid portrayal of life in Harlem at a pivotal moment in American history and remains a powerful and relevant work today.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.