Edith And John A Story Of Pittsburgh - Farquhar, Franklin S.
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Edith and John: A story of Pittsburgh captures industrial life through a lens of tension between ambition and social structure in a rain-soaked city shaped by smoke and labor. The narrative highlights how environment and class dictate interactions, framing urban space as both oppressive and revealing. Status informs connection, yet unexpected moments like shared discomfort or sudden kindness disrupt these divisions. The novel uses the city s atmosphere to mirror the emotional weight of survival, showing how ambition is tempered by external limitations. Within the monotony and hardship,…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
Edith and John: A story of Pittsburgh captures industrial life through a lens of tension between ambition and social structure in a rain-soaked city shaped by smoke and labor. The narrative highlights how environment and class dictate interactions, framing urban space as both oppressive and revealing. Status informs connection, yet unexpected moments like shared discomfort or sudden kindness disrupt these divisions. The novel uses the city s atmosphere to mirror the emotional weight of survival, showing how ambition is tempered by external limitations. Within the monotony and hardship, personal grace emerges as a quiet act of resistance. Chance encounters serve as windows into larger questions of vulnerability, identity, and determination. Instead of relying on plot twists, the story reveals its insights through small shifts in perception and understated exchanges that emphasize empathy and dignity. Beneath the daily grind lies a reflection on the endurance needed to carve out meaning in an unequal world. Modest actions become powerful as they illustrate resilience and the understated potential for connection in an often indifferent setting.
Autorenporträt
Franklin S. Farquhar was a writer known for his work that focused on social contrasts and urban life. He authored several publications, with his most recognized novel being Edith and John: A Story of Pittsburgh. His writings suggest a deep interest in the industrial transformation of cities and the personal experiences of those living within them. Farquhar's storytelling often highlighted social mobility, class structure, and emotional resilience. His work provides a valuable glimpse into life during a time of significant economic and cultural shifts. He also documented his thoughts and daily activities in personal diaries spanning more than four decades, preserving a record of both his private reflections and broader societal observations. These materials, along with his books and essays, contribute to a fuller picture of his intellectual pursuits. Farquhar's literary voice reflects a thoughtful engagement with the social realities of his era, marking him as a perceptive observer and chronicler of life.