Cope as a Hero by Henry Blake Fuller
The novel revolves around the life of Cope, an American who returns to his hometown after a long absence. He is disillusioned with the societal norms and expectations that have developed in his community during his time away. The story explores themes of social change, morality, and personal identity as Cope navigates his relationships with those around him.
By Henry Blake Fuller · First published 1894 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Drama, Psychological Fiction · 2,163 words
First lines
At ten o'clock Cope found himself tucked away in a small room on the ground floor. It had been left quite as planned and constructed by the original builder of the house. It was cramped and narrow, with low ceiling and one small window. It gave on a short side-porch which was almost too narrow to sit on and which was apropos of no special prospect. Doubtless more than one stalwart youth had slept there before him -- a succession of farmers' sons who fed all day on the airs and spaces of the great out-of-doors, and who needed little of either through a short night's rest. It was more comfortable at the end of April than other guests had found it in mid-August.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Henry Blake Fuller
- Date: 1894 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Drama, Psychological Fiction, Social Commentary, Mystery
- Length: 2,163 words
- Structure: 1 section, 50 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The work explores complex character interactions and themes of heroism, identity, and societal expectations, typical of literary fiction.
- Drama — The narrative focuses on emotional conflicts and interpersonal relationships, characteristic of dramatic storytelling.
- Psychological Fiction — The characters' internal thoughts and motivations are central to the plot, reflecting psychological depth.
- Social Commentary — The text critiques social norms and gender roles, providing insight into societal dynamics.
Tags
American Literature · Novel · Realism · Social Commentary · Chicago Setting · Working Class Life · Immigration · Ethnicity · Identity · Class Struggle · Labor Movement · Industrialization