Harbor

<em>The Harbor</em> is a novel by Ernest Poole, published in 1915, that explores life on the Brooklyn waterfront through the eyes of a young boy named Billy. As he grows up, Billy grapples with his family's shipping business and his aspiration to become a writer, ultimately escaping to Paris to pursue his dreams. The narrative delves into themes of personal growth, the labor movement, and the evolving relationship between Billy and the harbor, which becomes both a setting and a subject for his writing. Poole's work is notable for its realistic portrayal of early 20th-century life and the complexities of human relationships.