The Fortunes Of Oliver Horn

By Francis Hopkinson Smith

The fortunes of Oliver Horn explores the tension between personal ambition and the pressures of tradition as a young individual attempts to define a meaningful place in a changing society. The story evokes a lively community setting where daily life is shaped by artistic energy, intellectual curiosity, and the quiet persistence of expectations passed down through generations. A household filled with warmth and creative spirit becomes the center of conflicting hopes, as one figure pursues inventive work while another urges a more conventional professional path. Within this environment, a growing fascination with art begins to challenge established plans, revealing the struggle between honoring family wishes and embracing an inner calling. The surrounding neighborhood, with its vivid activity and close-knit relationships, reflects the broader societal shifts influencing the characters' choices. The narrative highlights the uncertainty, aspiration, and emotional complexity that accompany the search for self-identity, capturing the broader conflict between tradition and personal desire in a world beginning to reshape its values.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9376395530
• ISBN13: 9789376395538
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Double 9 Books
• Length: 298 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"