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Title: The Rise of Silas Lapham
Note: Reading ease score: 81.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by John Hamm. HTML version by Al Haines
Summary: "The Rise of Silas Lapham" by William Dean Howells is a novel written during the late 19th century. The narrative centers around Silas Lapham, a self-made man in the paint industry, who embodies the complexities of American capitalism and morality. The opening chapters introduce Lapham's character through an interview with journalist Bartley Hubbard, revealing his humble beginnings and the journey that led him to his current success, as well as the challenges he faces navigating his newfound wealth and societal expectations. At the start of the novel, Silas Lapham is being interviewed by Bartley Hubbard for a newspaper series that profiles prominent Boston businessmen. Lapham discusses his past, from his impoverished upbringing in Vermont to discovering a mineral paint that has brought him fortune. As he recalls fond memories of his family, especially his mother, the narrative paints a picture of his solid, no-nonsense character. The conversation touches on his work ethic, pride in his success, and the ambition that drives him forward. Lapham's relationship with his wife and daughters is also hinted at, showcasing the personal stakes intertwined with his professional life as he grapples with the implications of wealth and social standing amidst changing times. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920
EBook No.: 154
Published: Aug 1, 1994
Downloads: 820
Language: English
Subject: Psychological fiction
Subject: Domestic fiction
Subject: Boston (Mass.) -- Fiction
Subject: Rich people -- Fiction
Subject: Socialites -- Fiction
Subject: Businessmen -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Rise of Silas Lapham
Note: Reading ease score: 81.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by John Hamm. HTML version by Al Haines
Summary: "The Rise of Silas Lapham" by William Dean Howells is a novel written during the late 19th century. The narrative centers around Silas Lapham, a self-made man in the paint industry, who embodies the complexities of American capitalism and morality. The opening chapters introduce Lapham's character through an interview with journalist Bartley Hubbard, revealing his humble beginnings and the journey that led him to his current success, as well as the challenges he faces navigating his newfound wealth and societal expectations. At the start of the novel, Silas Lapham is being interviewed by Bartley Hubbard for a newspaper series that profiles prominent Boston businessmen. Lapham discusses his past, from his impoverished upbringing in Vermont to discovering a mineral paint that has brought him fortune. As he recalls fond memories of his family, especially his mother, the narrative paints a picture of his solid, no-nonsense character. The conversation touches on his work ethic, pride in his success, and the ambition that drives him forward. Lapham's relationship with his wife and daughters is also hinted at, showcasing the personal stakes intertwined with his professional life as he grapples with the implications of wealth and social standing amidst changing times. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920
EBook No.: 154
Published: Aug 1, 1994
Downloads: 820
Language: English
Subject: Psychological fiction
Subject: Domestic fiction
Subject: Boston (Mass.) -- Fiction
Subject: Rich people -- Fiction
Subject: Socialites -- Fiction
Subject: Businessmen -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.