Publisher's Synopsis
The House is a novel by Eugene Field that tells the story of Reuben Baker, an astronomer, and his wife Alice. The book is set in a small town in the American Midwest during the late 19th century. The focus of the story is on the couple's struggle to build a house that will be both practical and beautiful.The novel explores the challenges that Reuben and Alice face as they try to build a home that reflects their values and aspirations. They encounter a range of obstacles, from financial difficulties to disagreements with the local community. Despite these challenges, they persevere and eventually succeed in creating a house that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing.Throughout the book, Field uses vivid descriptions of the natural world to create a sense of place and atmosphere. He also explores themes related to marriage, family, and community, as well as the relationship between humans and the natural world.Overall, The House is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people in a bygone era. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American literature, history, or culture.1896. Field, American journalist, poet and bibliophile wrote light verse for adults and children. This story begins: It was either Plato the Athenian, or Confucius the Chinese, or Andromachus the Cretan-or some other philosopher whose name I disremember-that remarked once upon a time, and the time was many centuries ago, that no woman was happy until she got herself a home. It really makes no difference who first uttered this truth, the truth itself is and always has been recognized as one possessing nearly all the virtues of an axiom. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
