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The Magnificent Ambersons
A 1918 novel written by Booth Tarkington which won the 1919 Pulitzer Prize
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Set in the early 20th century, this novel explores the decline of a wealthy Midwestern family, the Ambersons, as they grapple with changing social dynamics and the rise of industrialization. The story centers on George Amberson Minafer, a proud and arrogant heir, whose actions and attitudes impact his family’s fortunes. Themes of nostalgia, the clash between old money and new wealth, and the inevitable passage of time are woven throughout, providing a rich commentary on American society and the loss of gentility.
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The Magnificent Ambersons, Tarkington Booth
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- 2020
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- Subtitle
- A 1918 novel written by Booth Tarkington which won the 1919 Pulitzer Prize
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Tarkington Booth
- Publisher
- Les prairies numériques
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 242
- ISBN13
- 9782382747162
- Series
- The Growth Trilogy
- Rating
- 3.7 out of 5
- Description
- Set in the early 20th century, this novel explores the decline of a wealthy Midwestern family, the Ambersons, as they grapple with changing social dynamics and the rise of industrialization. The story centers on George Amberson Minafer, a proud and arrogant heir, whose actions and attitudes impact his family’s fortunes. Themes of nostalgia, the clash between old money and new wealth, and the inevitable passage of time are woven throughout, providing a rich commentary on American society and the loss of gentility.