Humoresque

Humoresque is a novel written by Fannie Hurst, originally published in 1919. The story is set in New York City during the early 1900s and follows the life of a young Jewish violinist named Leon Kantor. Leon is a talented musician who dreams of becoming a famous composer, but his ambitions are hindered by his family's poverty and his father's disapproval of his career choice.Despite these obstacles, Leon perseveres and eventually becomes a successful musician, playing in prestigious venues and attracting the attention of wealthy patrons. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful socialite named Helen, but their relationship is complicated by their different backgrounds and social status.The novel explores themes of ambition, class, and identity, as well as the challenges faced by immigrants and minorities in early 20th century America. Hurst's writing is known for its vivid descriptions and realistic portrayals of everyday life, and Humoresque is no exception. The novel is a poignant and engaging read that offers a glimpse into a bygone era and the struggles and triumphs of those who lived during it.""The people got to be amused the same as they got to be fed. A man will pay for his amusements quicker than he will pay his butcher's or his doctor's bill. It's a cash business, Rosie. All you do with such a machine like Hahn's is get it well placed, drop your penny in the slot, and see one picture after another as big as life. I remember back in the old country, the years before we came over, when I was yet a youngster.""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.