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Bertram Cope's Year

Henry Blake Fuller
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Bertram Cope's Year

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000

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Henry Blake Fuller

Bertram Cope's Year

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Great Lakes Region • 1910s

Publication Year

2000

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

3.6

205 ratings

57%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

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Who Should Read Bertram Cope's Year?

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.

3.6

205 ratings

57%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Great Lakes Region • 1910s

Publication Year

2000

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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