Bertram Cope's Year
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000
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Novel • Fiction
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Historical Fiction•
American LiteratureGreat Lakes Region • 1910s
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World History2000
Adult
18+ years
Bertram Cope's Year by Henry Blake Fuller follows Bertram Cope, a young university instructor navigating academic and social life in Chicago. The novel explores themes of friendship, societal expectations, and identity through his interactions with both students and locals. The narrative highlights Cope's experiences and relationships during his pivotal year at the university.
Contemplative
Melancholic
Bittersweet
Nostalgic
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Bertram Cope's Year by Henry Blake Fuller is praised for its exploration of early 20th-century social norms and relationships. Critics appreciate the novel's wit and the subtle critique of societal expectations. However, some find its pacing slow and its narrative style somewhat dated. Overall, the book is valued for its historical and cultural insights.
A reader who enjoys Bertram Cope's Year by Henry Blake Fuller likely appreciates early 20th-century American literature, social satire, and LGBTQ+ themes. Fans of The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde or Howard's End by E.M. Forster may find similar enjoyment in this nuanced exploration of social dynamics.
205 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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320
Novel • Fiction
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Historical Fiction•
American LiteratureGreat Lakes Region • 1910s
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World History2000
Adult
18+ years
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