The Vertical City by Fannie Hurst

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Author Hurst, Fannie, 1889-1968
Title The Vertical City
Note Reading ease score: 82.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents She walks in beauty -- Back pay -- The vertical city -- The smudge -- Guilty -- Roulette.
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Summary "The Vertical City" by Fannie Hurst is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. This book explores the lives of those living within the luxurious confines of the Bon Ton hotel, focusing particularly on the characters Carrie Samstag and Louis Latz as they navigate their emotional and societal predicaments. The narrative vividly illustrates the juxtaposition of glamour and deeper emotional struggles experienced by its characters. The opening of "The Vertical City" introduces readers to the opulent setting of the Bon Ton hotel, a place that serves as a mausoleum to the comforts of home for its wealthier residents. The protagonist Carrie Samstag, a widow, grapples with her neuralgic pain and her complex feelings for Louis Latz, an endearing but somewhat awkward bachelor. As they interact in the hotel lobby filled with social activities, the reader witnesses their growing emotional connection, set against the backdrop of the hotel that symbolizes both a haven and a prison for the inhabitants. The dynamics between Carrie, her daughter Alma, and Louis set the stage for a deeper exploration of themes related to love, loss, and the quest for happiness that are likely to unfold throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
Subject Mystery and detective stories
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EBook-No. 12659
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 15, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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