02337cam a22003373u 4500 57782 UtSlPG 20260610134330.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Fuller, Henry Blake, 1857-1929 The Cliff-Dwellers: A Novel Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-08-27 Produced by Clare Graham and Marc D'Hooghe at Free Literature (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.) "The Cliff-Dwellers: A Novel" by Henry Blake Fuller is a fictional work written in the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of Chicago's rapidly evolving urban landscape, the novel explores themes of social interactions, aspirations, and the complexities of life in a bustling city. The story revolves around characters related to the Massachusetts Brass Company, including Walworth Floyd, who navigates his life amidst family expectations and societal pressures. The opening of the novel sets the stage by vividly describing the Clifton, a towering building housing a diverse group of people, including affluent businessmen and their families. The narrative introduces several key characters, including Walworth Floyd, who grapples with his position in life and the dynamics within his family, particularly regarding his choice of friends and his marriage. A significant focus is placed on the interactions between Walworth, his wife, and other young individuals in the community, foreshadowing deeper social themes and personal conflicts that will unfold throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Chicago (Ill.) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction City and town life -- Illinois -- Chicago -- Fiction Chicago (Ill.) -- Social conditions -- 19th century -- Fiction Thulstrup, Thure de, 1848-1930 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57782 98611 98611