Edward Eggleston

The Faith Doctor A Story Of New York

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Produktbeschreibung

The Faith Doctor: A Story of New York delves into the complexities of city life, focusing on an ambitious young man navigating the social structures and expectations of New York City. As he tries to carve out a place in the elite circles of Manhattan, he confronts challenges related to class, status, and personal identity. The story explores the desire for upward mobility, as the protagonist uses his charm and inherited wealth to integrate into high society. His encounters with various figures in the city, each with their own ambitions and desires, create a web of social dynamics that he must carefully navigate. The narrative touches on the evolving ideas surrounding faith and healing, particularly in an era when alternative therapies were becoming more popular. As the character grapples with his own aspirations and struggles, the novel offers a broader look at the pursuit of success, the tension between personal values and societal expectations, and the complexities of finding one s place in a rapidly changing urban environment.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 270
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 385g
• ISBN-13: 9789370424166
• ISBN-10: 9370424164
• Artikelnr.: 74410735

Autorenporträt

Edward Eggleston (December 10, 1837 - September 3, 1902) was a novelist and historian from the United States. Eggleston was born to Joseph Cary Eggleston and Mary Jane Craig in Vevay, Indiana. His brother was the author George Cary Eggleston. He was too sick as a child to frequently attend school; therefore, his father was mostly responsible for his education. In 1856, he was ordained as a Methodist minister. He wrote a variety of stories, some of which, particularly the "Hoosier" series, drew a lot of attention. The Hoosier Schoolmaster, The Hoosier Schoolboy, The End of the World, The Faith Doctor, and Queer Stories for Boys and Girls are among them. He contributed numerous articles to the children's magazine The Little Corporal and served as its editor in 1866. He accepted a higher-paying editorial position at The Sunday School Teacher in December 1866. In 1893, Eggleston was elected to the American Antiquarian Society.