On the Stairs by Henry Blake Fuller
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"On the Stairs" by Henry Blake Fuller is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds the lives of two boys, Johnny McComas and Raymond Prince, exploring themes of social mobility, identity, and the contrasting paths they take in life. Beginning with their experiences in a school setting in the late 19th century, the story delves into how their social standings evolve over the years. The opening of the
novel introduces us to Johnny and Raymond during their youth at Grant's Private Academy in 1873, and then shifts to 1916, highlighting their diverging trajectories. Johnny, who comes from humble beginnings, demonstrates a willingness to adapt and thrive in the business world. In contrast, Raymond, the son of a capitalist family, struggles with his identity and aspirations, feeling out of place in the expectations set by his family. Their relationship is pivotal as they navigate their challenges, with an emphasis on the societal pressures and personal choices that influence their respective fates. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Fuller, Henry Blake, 1857-1929 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 18006019 |
| Title | On the Stairs |
| Credits |
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 21613 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-21613-3 |
| Release Date | May 26, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 890 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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