A Top-Floor Idyl: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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A Top-Floor Idyl is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Van Schaick, George (1861–1924).
Catalogue synopsis
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"A Top-Floor Idyl" by George Van Schaick is a novel written in the early 20th century. It presents a slice-of-life narrative set in a New York boarding house, focusing on the lives of its diverse residents. The story revolves around David Cole, the protagonist, who interacts with various characters, including the painter Gordon McGrath, and the struggling young mother, Frances Dupont, as they navigate themes of friendship, love, and the complexities of city life. At the start of the story, we are introduced to David Cole during his fortieth birthday celebration with his friend Gordon. They discuss life, art, and the peculiar residents of David's top-floor abode, including Frances, a new occupant who is about to give birth and faces considerable hardship. As the narrative unfolds, David's kindness leads him to be deeply involved in Frances's situation, highlighting the connections and emotional ties that bind the characters together. The opening establishes a blend of humor and poignant reflection on human relationships in an urban setting, hinting at more significant developments to come as these individuals confront their personal struggles.
Book and edition facts
- Title: A Top-Floor Idyl
- Author credits: Van Schaick, George (1861–1924)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Boardinghouses -- Fiction
- Love stories
- Novelists -- Fiction
- Widows -- Fiction
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
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