Ten North Frederick by John O'Hara
"Ten North Frederick" is a novel that explores the life of Joe Chapin, a wealthy, ambitious lawyer living in Gibbsville, Pennsylvania, during the early 20th century. The story delves into his personal and professional life, including his troubled marriage, his strained relationship with his children, his political aspirations, and his secret love affairs. The narrative is an exploration of social class, ambition, and the pursuit of the American Dream, revealing the emptiness and dissatisfaction that can often lie beneath a seemingly successful and enviable life.
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- Published
- 1955
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 408
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- An Expert's 200-Book List (The Detroit Free Press)
- National Book Award - Fiction (National Book Foundation)
- "Our Readable Century", The Best Books of the 20th Century -- Honorable Mention ( January Magazine)