The Eolian is a novel by David Bates, first published in 1848. The story takes place in a small New England town and follows the lives of several characters, including the wealthy and powerful Mr. Eolian, who owns the town's largest factory. The novel explores themes of power, corruption, and love as the characters navigate their relationships with each other and with the town's changing social and economic landscape. Bates's writing style is characterized...