The Middle Class, by J. Rosett (Classic Reprint)

Joshua Rosett

ISBN 10: 1331078121 / ISBN 13: 9781331078128

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book provocatively delves into the social phenomenon of the fading middle class in the early 20th century, epitomized by the plight of Dr. Bensall, a poor and brilliant scientist caught in the cogs of societal change and professional ethics. The author skillfully employs a mix of narrative, dialogue, and social commentary to illuminate the subtle yet profound ways in which societal expectations and the pursuit of wealth and status erode the fabric of the middle class. Through Bensall's struggle to reconcile his scientific aspirations with the demands of his family and the constraints of a corrupt political system, the book explores larger themes of morality, sacrifice, and the corrosive power of greed. Ultimately, the author presents a sobering examination of the human cost of societal transformation and the ways in which individual lives are shaped by the tides of social change. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781331078128_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Middle Class, by J. Rosett (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331078121
• ISBN 13: 9781331078128
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Drama

About this title

Synopsis

A modern city drama that examines charity, reform, and the burden of public duty through the lives of doctors, taxpayers, and reformers.

The story unfolds across a city’s health department, philanthropic boards, and intimate rooms where ethics clash with money and power.

Set against a backdrop of urban life, the work follows surgeons, university researchers, and charity workers as they navigate competing priorities. It asks what it costs a community when good intentions meet political realities, and who truly bears the weight of reform.
What you’ll experience

• Intense, thought-provoking dialogue about the ethics of charity and public funds
• Interwoven plots of medical work, city governance, and social change
• Portraits of individuals at odds over how best to help the vulnerable
• Tension between idealism and practical politics in a bustling metropolis

Ideal for readers who enjoy socially conscious drama, character-driven stories, and plays that probe the costs of public service.