| Author |
Tarkington, Booth, 1869-1946 |
| Title |
The Magnificent Ambersons
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Magnificent_Ambersons
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger
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| Summary |
"The Magnificent Ambersons" by Booth Tarkington is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story focuses on the rise and subsequent decline of the Amberson family, particularly through the life of young George Amberson Minafer, who grows up in a prosperous town experiencing societal and technological changes. The narrative explores themes of class, wealth, and the impact of new innovations on traditional values, set against a backdrop of early American industrialization. The opening of the novel sets the stage for the Amberson family's grandeur during their peak in a Midland town, showcasing their wealth, social standing, and the lifestyle of elegance they maintain. Major Amberson, the patriarch, made his fortune during tough times, which establishes the family's prominence. As the narrative unfolds, we are introduced to the social milieu of the time, highlighting the customs, fashion, and societal behaviors that define the era. Young Georgie, spoiled and arrogant, begins to embody the tension between old money's aristocracy and the emerging new order, foreshadowing conflicts brought about by changing times and attitudes. As he interacts with his family and social peers, we see hints of his character and the complexities that will arise as societal progress challenges their established way of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Psychological fiction
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| Subject |
Indiana -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Domestic fiction
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Children of the rich -- Fiction
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Mothers and sons -- Fiction
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Loss (Psychology) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Social change -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
8867 |
| Release Date |
Sep 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Aug 17, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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