Harmony

Harmony is a novel written by Ring W. Lardner, an American writer and sports journalist. The book is set in the small town of Harmony, Indiana, and follows the lives of its residents over the course of several years. The story is told through a series of interconnected vignettes, each focusing on a different character or event in the town.The main character of the book is Jim Kendall, a charismatic and popular local baseball player who is beloved by the town. However, as the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Jim is not the hero he appears to be. He is a womanizer and an alcoholic who is prone to violent outbursts, and his behavior begins to have a negative impact on the people around him.Other characters in the book include Jim's long-suffering wife, Mary, who is forced to endure his infidelity and abuse; their daughter, Marjorie, who is torn between her love for her father and her disgust at his behavior; and a cast of colorful townspeople, including a corrupt politician, a hard-drinking doctor, and a group of gossipy women who love nothing more than to spread rumors.Despite the dark subject matter, Harmony is a beautifully written and deeply moving novel that explores themes of love, loyalty, and the destructive power of secrets. Lardner's prose is spare and evocative, and he has a keen eye for the small details of everyday life that make his characters feel so real. The book is a powerful portrait of a small town and the people who live there, and it is sure to leave a lasting impression on readers.THIS 26 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Stories for Men: An Anthology, by Ring W. Lardner. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 141911333X.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.