Souls On Fifth (1916)

Souls On Fifth is a novel written by Granville Barker and published in 1916. The book follows the lives of the wealthy and influential residents of Fifth Avenue in New York City during the early 20th century. The story revolves around the complex relationships and interactions between the characters, exploring themes of love, betrayal, and the pursuit of power and status. The main protagonist is a young woman named Phyllis, who is torn between her desire for true love and her obligation to marry into a wealthy family to secure her social standing. As the story unfolds, the reader is taken on a journey through the glamorous world of high society, where appearances are everything and the pursuit of wealth and status can lead to both great success and devastating consequences. Souls On Fifth is a captivating and insightful portrayal of the social dynamics of the early 20th century, offering a glimpse into a world of privilege and power that is both alluring and ultimately flawed.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.