Common Cause: A Novel of the War in America

Name: Common Cause: A Novel of the War in America
Author: Samuel Hopkins Adams

By Samuel Hopkins Adams

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A young reporter and a circle of civic leaders in an American city confront rising tensions as immigrant associations, political ambition, and public spectacle intersect with the pressure of a distant European war. The plot moves between newsroom routines, civic events, and private encounters to show how patriotic fervor, divided loyalties, and social pressures force personal compromises and public reckonings. Romantic subplots and social observation are woven into depictions of propaganda, prejudice, and institutional maneuvering, offering a portrait of how national conflict reshapes relationships, communal identity, and moral choices.

About the Author

Samuel Hopkins Adams

Samuel Hopkins Adams was an American author and journalist known for his keen social commentary and exploration of contemporary issues in his works. He gained prominence in the early 20th century, particularly with his novel "Flaming Youth," which captured the spirit and challenges of the youth culture of the time. Adams was also a notable critic of the patent medicine industry, as evidenced in his work "The Great American Fraud / The Patent Medicine Evil." His writing often blended fiction with social critique, making significant contributions to American literature and journalism.