THE BULWARK

by Theodore Dreiser ‧ RELEASE DATE: March 21, 1946

Without the prestige of the Dreiser name, this would be labelled a slow, stolid portrait of a man's life, set against the materialism of the modern world. As such it is worthwhile in its fidelity, its realism -- but it seems a little dated. Solon Barnes has been brought up to reverence the sobriety and industry of his Quaker heritage. Even a wealthy marriage and an important position as a Philadelphia broker does not make him deviate from the correct or the unworldly. But his five children are rebels- and two bring him shame, but Solon, firm in his faith, holds fast to its comfort. ... The Dreiser name and the news value of a first book in close to 20 years, will give this critical rather than popular significance.

Pub Date: March 21, 1946

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Doubleday

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: March 1, 1946

Categories: FICTION