"Real People" is a famous novel by the American writer Adeline Dutton Train Whitney, known under the pseudonym A. D. T. In this book, the author tells the story of the main character's life in a small American town, her temptations, joys, and difficulties. The book offers the reader an in-depth coverage of the lives of active characters in 19th century American society, with a focus on family and moral values. "Real people" is an excellent example of literature of that time, which is able to engage the reader and leave a feeling of satisfaction from reading.