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The Blind Bow-Boy
Paperback
Classic FictionGeneral Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025417172
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 274
Weight: 0.85
Height: 0.58 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Blind Bow-Boy is a sparkling satire of the 1920s New York elite, capturing the whimsical and often decadent spirit of the Jazz Age. The story follows Harold Prewett, a sheltered young man whose father decides to provide him with an unconventional education by plunging him into the sophisticated, high-society world of Manhattan. Under the guidance of the eccentric and worldly Campaspe Lorillard, Harold navigates a landscape populated by aesthetes, socialites, and bohemian icons.
Carl Van Vechten's prose is sharp and witty, offering a voyeuristic look into the extravagant lifestyles and fluid social boundaries of the era. The novel explores themes of art, pleasure, and the rebellion against traditional morality, making it a definitive example of early 20th-century urban fiction. Through its portrayal of the blind bow-boy-a reference to Cupid-the work serves as a sophisticated comedy of manners that challenges the rigidity of its time while celebrating the vibrant, chaotic energy of modern life. It remains a significant literary work of the American Roaring Twenties, reflecting the era's fascination with youth, beauty, and social experimentation.
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