The Rise of Silas Lapham (American Classics Series) (eBook)

American Classic

William Dean Howells (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2017
350 Seiten
Musaicum Books (Verlag)
978-80-7583-835-3 (ISBN)

Infos

William Dean Howells' novel, The Rise of Silas Lapham, is a classic American literary work that explores the themes of social status, morality, and the pursuit of the American Dream. Set in the late 19th century, the novel follows the rise and fall of Silas Lapham, a self-made man who becomes wealthy through his successful paint business. Howells' writing style is characterized by its realistic depiction of everyday life and its focus on moral dilemmas faced by the characters. The novel's intricate plot and well-developed characters make it a compelling read for anyone interested in American literature and social commentary. The Rise of Silas Lapham is considered a seminal work in the American literary canon, representing the transition from romanticism to realism in literature. Howells' keen observations of social dynamics and ethical struggles make this novel a timeless piece of literature that continues to resonate with readers today.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 4.7.2017
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Essays / Feuilleton
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Romane / Erzählungen
• Schlagworte: 19th century • American Realism • A Tree Grows in Brooklyn • Boston Society • Charles Dickens • class conflict • Ernest Hemingway • Ethical Dilemma • family dynamics • Great Gatsby • Jack London • John Steinbeck • Literary criticism • marriage negotiations • Moral Development • social climbing • The Picture of Dorian Gray • Thomas Wolfe • Tolstoy • William Faulkner
• ISBN-10: 80-7583-835-1 / 8075838351
• ISBN-13: 978-80-7583-835-3 / 9788075838353