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Set against the backdrop of early twentieth-century Midwest America, the story revolves around the affluent Amberson family, particularly George Amberson Minafer, who clings to outdated notions of gentility amidst a rapidly modernizing society. As the town evolves into a bustling city, the family's once-elegant lifestyle is threatened by encroaching industry and changing social dynamics. This narrative offers a profound exploration of social change and the challenges of adapting to a new era, making it a timeless literary classic.
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The Magnificent Ambersons, Tarkington Booth
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- Released
- 2008
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Tarkington Booth
- Publisher
- Editorium
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 280
- ISBN13
- 9781600968020
- Series
- The Growth Trilogy
- Rating
- 3.7 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of early twentieth-century Midwest America, the story revolves around the affluent Amberson family, particularly George Amberson Minafer, who clings to outdated notions of gentility amidst a rapidly modernizing society. As the town evolves into a bustling city, the family's once-elegant lifestyle is threatened by encroaching industry and changing social dynamics. This narrative offers a profound exploration of social change and the challenges of adapting to a new era, making it a timeless literary classic.