Under the Skylights - Henry Blake Fuller - Bog

Under The Skylights is a novel written by Henry Blake Fuller. The story takes place in the late 19th century in Chicago and follows the lives of two young men, Arthur Lemon and Harry Westover, who are struggling to find their place in the world. Arthur is a talented artist who is trying to make a name for himself in the art world, while Harry is a wealthy young man who is searching for a purpose in life.As the two men navigate their way through the city, they become involved in a number of different social circles, including the world of high society, the art scene, and the criminal underworld. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a group of bohemian artists, a corrupt politician, and a beautiful young woman named Hilda Howe.As the story unfolds, Arthur and Harry must confront their own personal demons and come to terms with the harsh realities of life in the city. Through their struggles and triumphs, they learn valuable lessons about love, friendship, and the pursuit of happiness.Under The Skylights is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that offers a vivid and detailed portrait of life in turn-of-the-century Chicago. With its richly drawn characters and compelling storyline, it is a must-read for anyone interested in American literature and social history.The girl, a few weeks before, had looked over The Rod of the Oppressor. The Rod's force had made itself felt most largely on economics; but in its blossoming it had put forth a few secondary sprigs, and one of these curled over in the direction of domestic life, of marital relation. Abner's chivalry--a chivalry totally guiltless of gallantry--had gone out to the suffering wife doomed to a lifelong yoking with a cruel, coarse-natured husband: must such a yoking be lifelong? he asked earnestly. Was it not right and just and reasonable that she should fly (with or without companion)--nor be too particular over the formalities of her departure?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.