The Mansion

Henry Van Dyke's 'The Mansion' is a poignant novella that melds allegorical richness with a clear and engaging prose style, inviting readers to reflect on themes of wealth, altruism, and the true meaning of success. Set against the backdrop of America's Gilded Age, with its stark contrasts between affluence and poverty, Van Dyke deftly employs the literary motive of redemption to underscore a mora...