Project Gutenberg 2004-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 240 Smith, Francis Hopkinson 1838 1915 Smith, F. Hopkinson (Francis Hopkinson) Felix O'Day Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felix_O%27Day_(novel) Produced by Duncan Harrod, and David Widger "Felix O'Day" by Francis Hopkinson Smith is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The book introduces readers to its titular character, Felix O'Day, who appears to be a gentleman in precarious circumstances, navigating the vibrant yet harsh life of New York City. As the story unfolds, it explores themes of survival, identity, and the human connection amid the challenges faced by those in lower socio-economic strata. The opening of "Felix O'Day" sets the scene during a rainy night on Broadway, describing the city as filled with dazzling lights and busy crowds, while hinting at the darker undercurrents of urban life. Felix, depicted as a gentleman lost in thought, observes the scene from outside a theater, highlighting his feeling of alienation despite his refined appearance. As he navigates the streets, he encounters a landlady demanding rent, revealing his financial struggles. Eventually, he seeks assistance at a pawn shop where he offers a luxurious dressing case as collateral, introducing tension about his financial woes. The narrative hints at Felix’s troubled past and sets the stage for his interactions with various characters, indicating a journey of both self-discovery and the rediscovery of human kindness as he seeks to redefine his life in a new city. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. en New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction Runaway wives -- Fiction Irish -- United States -- Fiction PS Text Bestsellers, American, 1895-1923 Category: Novels Category: American Literature 631581 2025-07-03T03:36:13.912377 text/html 654689 2021-01-27T05:46:02 text/html 296701 2025-07-03T03:36:21.470324 application/epub+zip 305951 2025-07-03T03:36:15.883400 application/epub+zip 305951 2025-07-03T03:36:14.645409 application/epub+zip 506455 2025-07-03T03:36:25.964300 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 473943 2025-07-03T03:36:20.758368 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 442579 2022-09-03T06:27:50.179671 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 546492 2025-07-03T03:36:13.006419 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 546440 2018-03-08T13:08:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 539503 2009-03-28T11:10:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21383 2025-07-03T03:36:26.093312 application/rdf+xml 11489 2025-07-03T03:36:15.223368 image/jpeg 3143 2025-07-03T03:36:14.896361 image/jpeg 213559 2018-03-18T13:52:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 223914 2021-01-27T05:46:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 212668 2009-03-28T11:11:46 application/octet-stream application/zip 289191 2025-07-03T03:36:13.958374 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia