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Author | : William Dean Howells |
Publisher | : e-artnow |
Total Pages | : 307 |
Release | : 2017-07-04 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 8075838351 |
In Howells' maybe the most famous novel, The Rise of Silas Lapham, the story follows the materialistic rise of Silas Lapham from rags to riches, and his ensuing moral susceptibility. Silas earns a fortune in the paint business, but he lacks social standards, which he tries to attain through his daughter's marriage into the aristocratic Corey family. Silas' morality does not fail him. He loses his money but makes the right moral decision when his partner proposes the unethical selling of the mills to English settlers. The resolution of the love triangle of Irene Lapham, Tom Corey, and Penelope Lapham highlights Howells' rejection of the conventions of sentimental romantic novels as unrealistic and deceitful. William Dean Howells (1837-1920) was an American realist author, literary critic, and playwright. He was the first American author to bring a realist aesthetic to the literature of the United States. His stories of Boston upper crust life set in the 1850s are highly regarded among scholars of American fiction.
Author | : William Dean Howells |
Publisher | : Open Road Media |
Total Pages | : 376 |
Release | : 2020-07-28 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 1504064216 |
The classic novel about an ordinary man’s ascent into wealthy Boston circles, and its effect on him and his family. Thanks to hard work and good fortune, Silas Lapham succeeds financially in the paint business. But money and class are not the same thing, and the Laphams struggle to feel they truly fit in amid New England’s social aristocracy. When they move into a luxurious home in the elite Back Bay neighborhood, they soon have a young patrician in their lives, a potential suitor for their daughter. But Tom Corey’s intentions are not quite what they think, and after much upheaval, the Laphams are left to contemplate how their change in status has altered their lives forevermore, in this landmark of nineteenth-century American literature.
Author | : William Dean Howells |
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Total Pages | : 292 |
Release | : 1886 |
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Author | : William Dean Howells |
Publisher | : Good Press |
Total Pages | : 317 |
Release | : 2024-01-10 |
Genre | : Literary Criticism |
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William Dean Howells' masterpiece, 'The Rise of Silas Lapham,' is a thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of social mobility and morality in 19th-century America. Set in the post-Civil War era, the book follows the rise and fall of the titular character, Silas Lapham, a self-made man who becomes entangled in the world of high society. Howells' writing style is characterized by its realism and attention to detail, offering readers a vivid portrayal of the societal norms and values of the time. The novel's exploration of wealth, class, and personal integrity makes it a compelling read for those interested in American literature and historical fiction. William Dean Howells, known for his contributions to the literary realism movement, drew inspiration from his own experiences as a journalist and editor. As a keen observer of society, Howells used his writing to critique the social injustices and moral dilemmas of his time. 'The Rise of Silas Lapham' reflects Howells' belief in the power of literature to provoke thought and inspire change. I highly recommend 'The Rise of Silas Lapham' to readers who appreciate nuanced character development and insightful social commentary. This unabridged edition offers a comprehensive look at Howells' seminal work, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the complexities of American society during the Gilded Age.
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Total Pages | : 114 |
Release | : 1973 |
Genre | : English language |
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Author | : William Dean Howells |
Publisher | : Signet Classics |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1963-03 |
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ISBN | : 9780451524966 |
This edition of The Rise of Silas Lapham reprints the text established by Walter J. Meserve and David J. Nordloh for A Selected Edition of W. D. Howells.
Author | : William Dean Howells |
Publisher | : e-artnow |
Total Pages | : 154 |
Release | : 2016-01-02 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 8026848950 |
This carefully crafted ebook: “A HAZARD OF NEW FORTUNES - A New York Story (American Classics Series)” is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. The book, which takes place in late 19th century New York City, tells the story of Basil March, who finds himself in the middle of a dispute between his employer, a self-made millionaire named Dryfoos, and his old German teacher, an advocate for workers' rights named Lindau. The main character of the novel, Basil March, provides the main perspective throughout the novel. He resides in Boston with his wife and children until he is persuaded by his idealistic friend Fulkerson to move to New York to help him start a new magazine, where the writers benefit in a primitive form of profit sharing. Considered by to be author's best work, the book is also considered to be the first novel to portray New York City. In this novel, Howells primarily deals with issues of post-war "Gilded Age" America, like labor disputes, the rise of the self-made millionaire, the growth of urban America, the influx of immigrants, and other industrial-era problems. Also, Howells here portrays a variety of people from different backgrounds. The book was well-received for its portrayal of social injustice. William Dean Howells (1837-1920) was an American realist author, literary critic, and playwright. He was the first American author to bring a realist aesthetic to the literature of the United States. His stories of Boston upper crust life set in the 1850s are highly regarded among scholars of American fiction.
Author | : William Dean Howells |
Publisher | : Book Jungle |
Total Pages | : 320 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : Drama |
ISBN | : 9781604245097 |
In this American novel the themes of good and evil, right and wrong, and ethical decisions come to the forefront. A man who has spent his life being an unscrupulous miser looses what is important to him. His downfall has an important impact on his life. He begins to use his new humility to make decisions based of spirituality and ethics. Reading this romantic tragic comedy will be time well spent.
Author | : William Dean Howells |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 515 |
Release | : 2013-03 |
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ISBN | : 9780781232371 |
Author | : Beyond Words Press |
Publisher | : Independently Published |
Total Pages | : 294 |
Release | : 2020-08-21 |
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William Dean Howells' richly humorous characterization of a self-made millionaire in Boston society provides a paradigm of American culture in the Gilded Age.After establishing a fortune in the paint business, Silas Lapham moves his family from their Vermont farm to the city of Boston, where they awkwardly attempt to break into Brahmin society.