Gaslight Sonatas: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Gaslight Sonatas is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Hurst, Fannie (1889–1968).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Gaslight Sonatas" by Fannie Hurst is a novel written during the late 1910s. It explores the lives of urban characters, particularly focusing on the experiences of Gertie Slayback, a young woman trying to navigate her relationship with James P. Batch amidst the struggles of the working class in New York City. The narrative reflects themes of ambition, love, and the harsh realities of life for those in lower socioeconomic strata, set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing society. At the start of the novel, we meet Gertie Slayback, a wage-earning woman living a solitary life in a cramped room. Her longing for emotional connection becomes evident, especially in her affection for Jimmie Batch, a young man she dines with weekly. The opening portrays their relationship's delicate balance as Gertie struggles with the fear of losing Jimmie to a more glamorous lifestyle represented by another woman, May Scully. As the characters navigate their tumultuous emotions, the text paints a vivid picture of the complexity of love and the burden of personal aspirations, setting up a conflict that is both relatable and poignant.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Gaslight Sonatas
- Author credits: Hurst, Fannie (1889–1968)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- City and town life -- Fiction
- Immigrants -- Fiction
- Poor -- Fiction
- Short stories, American
- Slums -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
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