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Sunclouds
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781026018514
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 322
Weight: 1.38
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Sunclouds is a vibrant collection of short stories by Octavus Roy Cohen that captures the rhythmic pulse and social intricacies of early 20th-century Birmingham, Alabama. Known for his keen observations of the Southern urban landscape, Cohen presents a series of vignettes that delve into the lives, aspirations, and comedic misadventures of characters navigating the bustling social circles of the era.
The narratives within Sunclouds often center on the charismatic and resourceful figures that populated Cohen's celebrated fictional world, such as the debonair Florian Slappey. Through a blend of wit and sharp narrative flair, the book explores themes of social status, romance, and the pursuit of success within the lodges and social clubs of the post-World War I South. Cohen's work is characterized by its fast-paced dialogue and a focus on the internal social dynamics and leisure activities of his subjects.
As a notable piece of American literary history from the 1920s, Sunclouds offers readers a window into the popular magazine fiction of the Jazz Age. It remains a significant example of the regional short story form, illustrating the unique intersection of humor and Southern urban life that defined Cohen's prolific career.
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