{"title":"Henry Blake Fuller","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the literary world of \u003cem\u003eHenry Blake Fuller\u003c\/em\u003e, a notable American author renowned for his insightful exploration of societal themes at the turn of the 20th century. Known for his keen observation and gentle critique, Fuller's works often delve into the intricacies of human relationships and social conventions. His writing style is both engaging and reflective, offering readers a window into the complexities of early American urban life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection includes \"Bertram Cope’s Year,\" a standout novel that subtly challenges social norms through the experiences of its young protagonist in a Midwestern university town. This novel is a testament to Fuller's skill in character development and narrative subtlety, illustrating his adeptness in weaving humour and social commentary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFuller’s contributions to general fiction are marked by their sophistication and wit, making them a delightful and thought-provoking addition to any reader’s bookshelf. Dive into Fuller's works and experience the charm of his literary prowess.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"betram-copes-year-by-henry-blake-fuller-9781513295305","title":"Betram Cope's Year","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBertram Cope's Year\u003c\/i\u003e (1919) is a novel by Henry Blake Fuller. Having established himself as a leading figure in Chicago's burgeoning literary scene, Fuller—a pioneer of American realist fiction—produced this late masterpiece, often considered one of the nation's earliest homosexual novels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth profound and funny, \u003ci\u003eBertram Cope's Year\u003c\/i\u003e is a classic campus story that critiques the social lives of academics while emphasising the struggles of its intelligent young hero. \"Of course, there is no more reason for assuming that every man will make a good lover than that every woman will make a good mother or a good housekeeper. Or that every adult male will make a good citizen....I don't feel that I'm an especially creditable one. So it runs. We ground our general life on theories, and then the facts come up and slap us in the face.\" Where theories fail, experience is all that remains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor Bertram Cope, a promising young English instructor, this truth proves both enticing and dangerous—searching for recognition, he suffers from self-doubt; searching for love, he finds romance wherever he turns. As he balances his work alongside affairs with older men and women, as well as some fleeting matches with women his own age, Bertram finds himself longing for his old friend Arthur Lemoyne, perhaps the only person who has always treated him as human.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHilarious and heartfelt, \u003ci\u003eBertram Cope's Year\u003c\/i\u003e is a groundbreaking work of queer literature that continues to entertain and inform over a century after it was published. This edition of Henry Blake Fuller's \u003ci\u003eBertram Cope's Year\u003c\/i\u003e is a classic work of queer American literature reimagined for modern readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince our inception in 2020, \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46710965829868,"sku":"9781513295305","price":37.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/21889513482726.jpg?v=1754171258"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/henry-blake-fuller.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}