Publisher's Synopsis
The Story of a New York House, written by Henry C. Bunner and published in 1887, is a novel that follows the lives of the residents of a single New York City brownstone over the course of several decades. The book is structured as a series of interconnected short stories, each one focusing on a different character or family who has lived in the house at some point in its history.The narrative begins with the construction of the house in the mid-19th century and follows its various occupants up until the present day (for the time period in which the book was written). Along the way, readers meet a diverse cast of characters, including a wealthy businessman and his family, a struggling artist, a young couple just starting out in life, and an elderly widow who has lived in the house for decades.As the years pass and the city changes around them, the residents of the house face a variety of challenges and triumphs. Some find love and success, while others struggle with poverty, illness, and loss. Through it all, the brownstone remains a constant presence, a symbol of both the stability and the impermanence of life in the city.Overall, The Story of a New York House is a richly detailed portrait of a particular place and time, as well as a poignant meditation on the joys and sorrows of human existence.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
