Harmony Paperback - 2010

Harmony is a novel written by Ring W. Lardner. The story takes place in a small town in the Midwest, where the protagonist, John Cotton, is a successful businessman who is respected by the community. However, John's personal life is in shambles as his wife, Emily, is an alcoholic and his son, George, is a rebellious teenager. John tries to maintain control over his family and keep up appearances, but his efforts are in vain as his family's problems continue to escalate.As the story progresses, John's relationship with his son becomes strained, and he begins to question his own values and beliefs. He also becomes involved with a young woman named Harmony, who is a singer in a local band. John is drawn to Harmony's free-spirited nature and her love for music, which contrasts with his own rigid and conservative lifestyle.Throughout the book, Lardner explores themes of family, love, and identity, and how they can be shaped by societal expectations and personal experiences. The novel is written in a straightforward and accessible style, with a focus on character development and dialogue. It offers a poignant and insightful look into the complexities of human relationships and the struggles of finding one's place in the world.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.