Harmony

Harmony is a novel by Ring W. Lardner, first published in 1929. The story revolves around the character of Jim Kendall, a successful businessman and a popular figure in his town. However, beneath his charming exterior lies a darker side, as he is known to be a womanizer and a heavy drinker.The novel begins with Jim's sudden death, which shocks the community and sets off a series of events that reveal the true nature of his relationships with the people around him. Through a series of flashbacks and conversations with the other characters, we learn about Jim's troubled past, his failed marriages, and his complicated relationship with his daughter, Harmony.As the story unfolds, we see how Jim's actions have affected those around him, including his friends, family, and business associates. We also witness Harmony's struggle to come to terms with her father's death and to find her own place in the world.Throughout the novel, Lardner explores themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships. With its vivid characters and compelling storyline, Harmony is a timeless work of American literature that continues to resonate with readers today.THIS 26 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Stories for Men: An Anthology, by Ring W. Lardner. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 141911333X.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.