WeRead Powered by ReaderPub
The Under Dog cover

The Under Dog

By Francis Hopkinson Smith
Open in WeRead

Explore more books like this:

American LiteratureNovels

About This Book

A collection of short stories and sketches portraying individuals who lose social standing through misfortune, misunderstanding, or misjudgment. Settings move between urban and rural milieus and occasional maritime scenes, and episodes show confrontations with authority, struggles for dignity, and small acts of sympathy. Tone alternates between pathos and gentle humor, underscoring human resilience, hidden worth, and the need for compassion toward people dismissed by their communities.

About the Author

Smith, Francis Hopkinson portrait

Francis Hopkinson Smith

Francis Hopkinson Smith was an American author, painter, and engineer, known for his engaging storytelling and vivid characterizations. His literary works often explore themes of adventure and human experience, with a notable focus on the lives of eccentric and colorful characters. Among his best-known books is "Colonel Carter of Cartersville," which showcases his ability to blend humor and pathos in a narrative that reflects Southern life. Smith's diverse talents also extended to the visual arts, where he gained recognition as a painter. His contributions to literature and art have left a lasting impact, making him a significant figure in American cultural history.

More Books by This Author

6 picks
A Gentleman Vagabond and Some Others cover A Gentleman Vagabond and Some Others by Francis Hopkinson Smith A Gentleman's Gentleman / 1909 cover A Gentleman's Gentleman / 1909 by Francis Hopkinson Smith A List To Starboard / 1909 cover A List To Starboard / 1909 by Francis Hopkinson Smith Abijah's Bubble cover Abijah's Bubble by Francis Hopkinson Smith At Close Range cover At Close Range by Francis Hopkinson Smith Caleb West, Master Diver cover Caleb West, Master Diver by Francis Hopkinson Smith

You May Also Like

6 picks
The Game cover The Game by Jack London The Early Life and Adventures of Sylvia Scarlett cover The Early Life and Adventures of Sylvia Scarlett by Compton MacKenzie Whirligigs cover Whirligigs by O. Henry The Biography of a Prairie Girl cover The Biography of a Prairie Girl by Eleanor Gates The Count of the Saxon Shore; or The Villa in Vectis. / A Tale of the Departure of the Romans from Britain cover The Count of the Saxon Shore; or The Villa in Vectis. / A Tale of the Departure of the Romans from Britain by Alfred John Church The Turn of the Tide: The Story of How Margaret Solved Her Problem cover The Turn of the Tide: The Story of How Margaret Solved Her Problem by Eleanor H. Porter