Family!

by Fannie Hurst

Fannie Hurst's novel "Family!" (1960) explores the complexities and dynamics within three generations of a family, focusing on the intertwining lives of three brothers and their families. Hurst delves into themes of love, desire, nobility, degradation, and the enduring nature of family relationships, showcasing the common experiences and challenges faced by families across time. The novel examines the enduring patterns of family life, suggesting that while societal shifts occur, the core issues of family relationships remain remarkably consistent.

286 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1960

About the author

Fannie Hurst was born in Ohio, grew up in St. Louis and spent her adult life in New York City. She is the author of 17 novels and more than 250 short stories, as well as plays, screenplays, memoirs, essays and articles. Her best-remembered works are those turned into films, including: Imitation of Life, Back Street, Humoresque, The Younger Generation, and Young at Heart. She was active in a variety of progressive Jewish, social justice, labor, peace and women’s organizations. A lifelong philanthropist, Hurst willed her considerable estate to her alma mater Washington University and to Brandeis University.