Booth Tarkington

Broschiertes Buch

Ramsey Milholland

Beschreibung

Ramsey Milholland by Booth Tarkington offers a fascinating snapshot of life during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, providing a nuanced look at the cultural and social dynamics of pre-World War I America. The novel chronicles the life of Ramsey Milholland, from his childhood listening to his grandfather's Civil War stories to his college years during America's entry into World War. The story delves into the complexities of relationships and social issues through the lens of Ramsey and his love interest. Their differing viewpoints on marriage, duty, and social expectations offer readers an insightful exploration of the societal norms of the time. The novel's historical context gives it added depth, showing the shift in American life as it faced the realities of global conflict. Though written over a century ago, Ramsey Milholland reads like a precursor to modern Young Adult literature. The coming-of-age themes, alongside its exploration of real historical events, make it an intriguing read for contemporary audiences, especially those interested in how historical fiction tackles issues still relevant today

Autor

Newton Booth Tarkington was an American author and playwright who lived from July 29, 1869, to May 19, 1946. His books The Magnificent Ambersons (1918) and Alice Adams (1921) are his most famous works. He has won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction more than once. The other three are William Faulkner, John Updike, and Colson Whitehead. In the 1910s and 1920s, he was thought to be the best live American author. A number of his stories have been turned into movies. Tarkington, Meredith Nicholson, George Ade, and James Whitcomb Riley were some of the writers who helped Indiana have a Golden Age of writing in the first quarter of the 20th century. Booth Tarkington was in the Indiana House of Representatives for one term. He didn't like how cars came about, and many of his stories took place in the Midwest. He finally moved to Kennebunkport, Maine, and kept doing the work he had always done, even though he lost his sight. Tarkington was born on July 29, 1869, in Indianapolis, Indiana. His father was a judge, and his mother was an officer. He came from a wealthy family in the Midwest that had lost a lot of money in the Panic of 1873.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 112
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. November 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 6mm
• Gewicht: 152g
• ISBN-13: 9789368098362
• ISBN-10: 9368098360
• Artikelnr.: 73294619