Project Gutenberg 1994-08-01 Public domain in the USA. 426 Howells, William Dean 1837 1920 Howells, W. D. (William Dean) Howells, William D. (William Dean) The Rise of Silas Lapham Produced by John Hamm. HTML version by Al Haines "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.) en Psychological fiction Domestic fiction Boston (Mass.) -- Fiction Rich people -- Fiction Socialites -- Fiction Businessmen -- Fiction PS Text Contemporary Reviews Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 783602 778972 2024-09-01T04:33:10.058381 2023-10-01T04:26:24.835570 text/html text/html 772140 2021-01-01T06:47:41 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 277534 2021-01-01T06:47:41 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 338114 2024-09-01T04:33:19.297362 application/epub+zip 351388 2024-09-01T04:33:11.651354 application/epub+zip 351389 2024-09-01T04:33:10.727382 application/epub+zip 588570 2024-09-01T04:33:25.154311 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 567334 2024-09-01T04:33:18.603376 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 566703 2022-09-01T04:35:01.147875 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 734153 734121 2024-09-01T04:33:07.988374 2023-10-01T04:26:22.967568 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 734001 2021-01-01T06:47:41 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 272585 2021-01-01T06:47:41 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19827 2024-09-01T04:33:25.298285 application/rdf+xml 12457 2024-09-01T04:33:11.096355 image/jpeg 3349 2024-09-01T04:33:10.910373 image/jpeg 331901 2024-09-01T04:33:10.124396 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia