The Landlord at Lion's Head - William Dean Howells - Bog

The Landlord at Lion's Head is a novel written by William Dean Howells, first published in 1897. The story revolves around the character of Marcia Gaylord, a young woman who moves to Boston to pursue her career as a journalist. She meets and falls in love with her landlord, Bartley Hubbard, a charismatic and ambitious man who dreams of becoming a successful writer.As Marcia becomes more involved in Bartley's life, she discovers that he is not the person she thought he was. He is manipulative, selfish, and willing to do whatever it takes to achieve his goals, even if it means hurting the people around him. Marcia struggles to reconcile her feelings for Bartley with his true nature, and eventually comes to realize that she cannot continue to be with him.The Landlord at Lion's Head is a commentary on the social and cultural changes taking place in America at the turn of the 20th century. Howells explores themes such as the role of women in society, the rise of the middle class, and the impact of industrialization on American life. The novel is also a character study, as Howells delves into the motivations and desires of his complex and flawed protagonists.Overall, The Landlord at Lion's Head is a thought-provoking and engaging work of fiction that offers insight into the social and cultural landscape of America during a time of great change.1897. Howells was an American realist author. He wrote for various magazines including Atlantic Monthly and Harper�������s Magazine. His career blossomed after the publication of his first realist novel, A Modern Instance. The book begins: If you looked at the mountain from the west, the line of the summit was wandering and uncertain, like that of most mountaintops; but seen from the east, the mass of granite showing above the dense forests of the lower slopes had the form of a sleeping lion. The flanks and haunches were vaguely distinguished from the mass; but the mighty head, resting with its tossed mane upon the vast paws stretched before it, was boldly sculptured against the sky. The likeness could not have been more perfect, when you had it in profile, if it had been a definite intention of art; and you could travel far north and far south before the illusion vanished. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.