The Cortlandts Of Washington Square (1922)

By Janet Ayer Fairbank

Book Overview

The Cortlandts of Washington Square is a novel written by Janet Ayer Fairbank and originally published in 1922. The story is set in New York City's Washington Square during the early 20th century and follows the lives of the wealthy and influential Cortlandt family. The novel explores the complex relationships and struggles within the family, including the tensions between the generations, the pursuit of love and happiness, and the desire for social status and acceptance. The main characters include the family patriarch, John Cortlandt, his wife, Elizabeth, and their four children, each with their own unique personalities and ambitions.As the story unfolds, the family is faced with various challenges and conflicts, from financial troubles to romantic entanglements. Along the way, they are forced to confront their own flaws and weaknesses, and to make difficult decisions that will shape their lives and the future of the family.The Cortlandts of Washington Square is a compelling and insightful portrait of a wealthy family in early 20th century America, and a fascinating exploration of the complexities of family dynamics, social status, and personal identity.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: 1120740665
• ISBN13: 9781120740663
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 410 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"