An Examination of Political Pessimism in the Works of American Novelist Harold Frederic, 1856-1898

by Jean S. Filetti

Supplements recent biographies of the now obscure journalist and writer by examining five novels, placing them in the context of American realism at the turn of the century. In addition to his best known The Damnation of Theron Ware, examines Seth's Brother's Wife, In the Valley, The Lawton Girl, and The Market- Place. Apparently developed from a doctoral dissertation for the University of Toledo; no date noted. Double spaced. No subject index. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

92 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1998