This novel by William Dean Howells follows the fortunes of a young couple struggling to make their way in New York City in the late 19th century. The story explores themes of love, ambition, and the conflict between traditional values and modern life. With its vivid characters and perceptive observations of American society, April Hopes is a classic of the realist tradition.

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