David Harum A Story of American Life

David Harum A Story of American Life

Edward Noyes Westcott

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Double9 Books LLP
Año de edición:
2025
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Familia y relaciones
ISBN:
9789373400945
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David Harum: A story of American life is a novel that vividly portrays rural American life in central New York through the lens of a shrewd, horse-trading banker. The story follows a clever and humorous man known for his straightforward observations and philanthropic deeds, hidden beneath a gruff exterior. He decides to bring in a young assistant recommended by a friend to help with his bank, and the narrative explores their developing relationship as the assistant navigates his new responsibilities and the local community’s customs. The protagonist’s horse-trading serves as a metaphor for his pragmatic and sometimes morally flexible approach to business and life. Throughout, themes of character, morality, and human nature are woven into the depiction of small-town life and its economic and social dynamics. Love and lessons on human nature enrich the narrative, making it a celebrated example of American regional fiction, capturing the heart and humor of a bygone era with warmth and insight.

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