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A President Is Born
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General FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025920344
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 498
Weight: 1.92
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
A President Is Born is a compelling fictional biography that traces the early life and moral development of David Schuyler, a boy born to an immigrant family in rural Ohio who is destined for the highest office in the land. Author Fannie Hurst meticulously crafts a narrative that is both a sprawling family saga and a profound exploration of the American spirit. Through the eyes of the Schuyler family, readers witness the grit, ambition, and communal bonds of Midwestern farm life that forge a future leader's character.
The novel captures the essence of the Bildungsroman, focusing on David's education, his deep connection to the soil, and the influential figures within his large family circle. Hurst's descriptive prowess brings to life the sights and sounds of the American heartland at the turn of the century, offering a window into the socio-economic landscape that defined an era. A President Is Born stands as a significant work of early 20th-century literature, examining how heritage, environment, and personal integrity converge to create a statesman. It remains a timeless story of potential and the enduring promise of the American dream.
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