No Respecter of Persons
No Respecter of Persons is a novel by Francis Hopkinson Smith that tells the story of a young man named John Wynn who struggles to find his place in society. The book explores themes of class, identity, and social mobility as Wynn navigates the complexities of life in New York City during the late 19th century.
By Francis Hopkinson Smith · First published 1892 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Drama, Romance · 3 chapters · 20,756 words
First lines
I have been requested to tell this story, and exactly as it happened. The moral any man may draw for himself. I only want to ask my readers the question I have been asking myself ever since I saw the girl: Why should such things be among us?
Marny's studio is over the Art Club.
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No Respecter of Persons is listed on Textopian as a novel by Francis Hopkinson Smith, dated 1892 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Francis Hopkinson Smith
- Date: 1892 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Drama, Romance, Social Commentary, Literary Fiction
- Length: 20,756 words
- Structure: 3 chapters, 396 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — Set in a specific historical period with detailed descriptions of the era.
- Drama — Focuses on intense character development and emotional themes.
- Romance — Contains elements of romantic relationships and emotional connections.
- Social Commentary — Addresses social issues and critiques societal norms.
Tags
society · class · inequality · morality · humanity · justice · compassion · relationships · conflict · redemption · character · values