The Bachelors: A Novel

Name: The Bachelors: A Novel
Author: William Dana Orcutt

By William Dana Orcutt

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A circle of friends whose leisure at a club and a seaside resort produces courtship, rivalry, and reflection is followed through a sequence of social scenes and encounters. One man's chance recognition of a woman resembling a long-ago love triggers memories and romantic speculation that complicate relations between generations. Dialogue, observation, and subtle temperament differences drive a series of misunderstandings, flirtations, and reconciliations as friendships are tested by attraction and changing expectations, yielding a mix of comic situations and quieter moments of self-reckoning about age, desire, and companionship.

About the Author

William Dana Orcutt

William Dana Orcutt was an American author and editor known for his contributions to literature in the early 20th century. He wrote both fiction and reference works, with notable titles including the novels "The Bachelors" and "The Lever." Orcutt also produced practical guides for writers, such as "The Author's Desk Book" and "The Writer's Desk Book," which address various aspects of writing and publishing. His works reflect a keen interest in the mechanics of writing and the relationship between authors and publishers, making him a significant figure in discussions about literary craft during his time.