The Elevator

The Elevator is a novel written by William Dean Howells, an American realist author. The story follows the life of a young man named Stephen, who works as an elevator operator in a New York City office building. Stephen is a hardworking and ambitious individual who dreams of climbing the social ladder and becoming successful.Throughout the novel, Stephen interacts with various characters who work in the building, including a wealthy businessman, a beautiful young woman, and a group of labor activists. As he goes about his daily routine, Stephen becomes increasingly aware of the social and economic inequalities that exist in the world around him.The Elevator is a poignant and insightful exploration of the American class system and the struggles of those who are trying to rise above their station in life. Howells' writing is both engaging and thought-provoking, and his characters are richly drawn and complex. This novel is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American literature and the social issues that continue to shape our society today.MRS. CRASHAW: ""It's very fortunate that we are all here together. I ought to have been here half an hour ago, but I was kept at home by an accident to my finery, and before I could be put in repair I heard it striking the quarter past. I don't know what my niece will say to me. I hope you good people will all stand by me if she should be violent.""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.