The blind bow-boy

The Blind Bow-Boy is a novel by Carl Van Vechten, published in 1923, set in Jazz Age New York. It follows Harold Prewett, a sheltered heir whose estranged father hires a tutor to expose him to the complexities of life beyond college. The narrative juxtaposes the allure of a bohemian lifestyle, represented by the character Campaspe Lorillard, with the innocence of Alice Blake, creating a sharp, stylish comedy that reflects the cultural dynamics of the era.