Hazard of New Fortunes
Published in 1890, 'Hazard of New Fortunes' by William Dean Howells is a novel set in late 19th-century New York City, exploring the complexities of wealth and social change during the Gilded Age. The story follows Basil March, a Boston businessman who moves to New York to edit a new journal, funded by the newly wealthy Mr. Dryfoos, a Pennsylvania Dutch farmer. Through a diverse cast of characters, including socialists, aristocrats, and immigrants, Howells critiques the economic contradictions and societal shifts of the era, making it a significant commentary on American life that remains relevant today.
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