H. R.
H. R. is a satirical novel by Edwin Lefevre, written in the early 20th century, that follows Hendrik Rutgers, a disillusioned bank clerk in New York. Frustrated with his mundane job and the capitalist society, Hendrik resigns and seeks to organize a union of sandwich-men, representing his quest for personal freedom and social justice. The novel critiques the banking industry and societal expectations, offering a commentary on class struggle during a time of rapid industrialization in America.
