The New York Of The Novelists (1917)

The New York Of The Novelists is a book written by Arthur Bartlett Maurice and published in 1917. The book is a comprehensive exploration of the city of New York as depicted in various novels written by American authors. The author takes the reader on a journey through the streets of New York, examining the city's history, culture, and architecture through the lens of literature.Maurice delves into the works of famous authors such as Edith Wharton, Henry James, and Theodore Dreiser, among others, to reveal how they depicted New York in their novels. He explores the themes of urbanization, industrialization, immigration, and social inequality that are prevalent in these works.The book is divided into chapters that focus on specific areas of New York, such as the financial district, Greenwich Village, and the Lower East Side. Each chapter provides a detailed analysis of the novels set in these areas and how they reflect the city's unique character.The New York Of The Novelists is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of New York. It provides a fascinating insight into how the city has been represented in literature and how these representations have shaped our understanding of New York.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.