The book "The Call of the City: The Story of a Literary Life" by J. A. Hammerton is a fascinating story about the life of a young writer who decides to fulfill his dream and start a career in the great literary world of a big city. The author describes in detail the atmosphere of literary circles, the competition of talents, the secrets of creativity and the hero's victorious and defeated major life trials. The reader will feel the depth of emotions and feelings of the hero, will experience joys and disappointments, obstacles and victories with him. This book will capture your attention and bring many important discoveries about the literary world and about yourself.