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Bertram Cope’s Year
Chapters (33)
- I: Cope at a College Tea 0:00
- II: Cope Makes a Sunday Afternoon Call 19:42
- III: Cope Is “Entertained” 31:47
- IV: Cope Is Considered 43:25
- V: Cope Is Considered Further 58:44
- VI: Cope Dines—and Tells About It 1:13:09
- VII: Cope Under Scrutiny 1:29:56
- VIII: Cope Undertakes an Excursion 1:43:36
- IX: Cope on the Edge of Things 1:56:30
- X: Cope at His House Party 2:09:55
- XI: Cope Enlivens the Country 2:24:22
- XII: Cope Amidst Cross-Purposes 2:39:23
- XIII: Cope Dines Again—and Stays After 2:52:40
- XIV: Cope Makes an Evasion 3:12:52
- XV: Cope Entertains Several Ladies 3:29:03
- XVI: Cope Goes A-Sailing 3:46:58
- XVII: Cope Among Crosscurrents 4:02:45
- XVIII: Cope at the Call of Duty 4:19:01
- XIX: Cope Finds Himself Committed 4:40:27
- XX: Cope Has a Distressful Christmas 4:54:56
- XXI: Cope, Safeguarded, Calls Again 5:12:06
- XXII: Cope Shall Be Rescued 5:29:24
- XXIII: Cope Regains His Freedom 5:42:15
- XXIV: Cope in Danger Anew 5:53:26
- XXV: Cope in Double Danger 6:08:08
- XXVI: Cope as a Go-Between 6:18:47
- XXVII: Cope Escapes a Snare 6:33:02
- XXVIII: Cope Absent from a Wedding 6:45:58
- XXIX: Cope Again in the Country 6:57:25
- XXX: Cope as a Hero 7:10:04
- XXXI: Cope Gets New Light on His Chum 7:21:49
- XXXII: Cope Takes His Degree 7:33:41
- XXXIII: Cope in a Final View 7:44:39
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Bertram Cope’s Year chronicles the experiences of Bertram Cope, a young literature instructor who arrives in the fictional town of Churchton to pursue his graduate studies. Set in early 20th-century America, the novel explores Cope’s interactions with the town’s residents, where his charisma and charm quickly captivate those around him.
As Cope navigates social engagements and forms close relationships, particularly with his friend Arthur Lemoyne, the narrative subtly examines themes of companionship, love, and societal expectations. Fuller’s writing is distinguished by its witty dialogue and astute social commentary, offering a critique of American social norms of the period.
Published in 1919, Bertram Cope’s Year is recognized for its early portrayal of same-sex relationships in literature, depicting them with nuance and sensitivity uncommon for its time. The novel invites readers to reflect on the complexities of identity and relationships in an evolving society.