""The Real World"" is a novel written by Robert Herrick and published in 1901. The story follows the life of a young man named Christopher Blake, who is trying to find his place in the world. Christopher is a dreamer and a romantic, and he struggles to reconcile his lofty ideals with the harsh realities of life. Along the way, he falls in love with a woman named Marcia, who is equally idealistic but more practical than he is. Together, they navigate...