From A Flat House-Top (1920)

By Charlotte Prentiss Hardin

Book Overview

""From A Flat House-Top"" is a novel written by Charlotte Hardin and published in 1920. The book tells the story of a young woman named Marjorie who moves to New York City to pursue her dreams of becoming a successful artist. Marjorie lives in a small apartment building with a flat rooftop that she uses as a studio. From her rooftop, she observes the city and the people who live there, and she becomes inspired to create art that reflects the beauty and complexity of urban life.As Marjorie navigates the art world and tries to make a name for herself, she also encounters a variety of colorful characters, including a wealthy socialite who becomes her patron, a struggling musician who becomes her friend, and a mysterious man who captures her heart. Along the way, Marjorie must confront the challenges of being a young woman in a male-dominated industry, as well as the pressures of society and the expectations of her family.""From A Flat House-Top"" is a vivid and engaging portrait of life in New York City during the early 20th century, and it offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of art and culture in that era. With its richly drawn characters, evocative descriptions of the city, and compelling storyline, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American literature and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163880841
• ISBN13: 9781163880845
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 66 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"