The Gilded Age, Part 1. by Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner

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Author Twain, Mark, 1835-1910
Author Warner, Charles Dudley, 1829-1900
Title The Gilded Age, Part 1.
Note Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "The Gilded Age, Part 1" by Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner is a satirical novel written during the late 19th century. The story is set in a post-Civil War America and aims to critique the prevailing social and political climate, often focusing on themes of ambition, greed, and the fabrications of the American Dream. The narrative introduces us to various characters, including Squire Hawkins, a postmaster and small businessman, who becomes emblematic of the struggles and aspirations faced by individuals during this time of economic transformation. The opening of "The Gilded Age" establishes a rustic setting in Obedstown, East Tennessee, where Squire Hawkins contemplates his modest existence amidst the decay of his surroundings. As he receives a letter, which sparks thoughts of moving to Missouri for better prospects, he reveals his dreams of wealth tied to land ownership and speculation in the future. Meanwhile, he grapples with the reality of his current life, fraught with poverty and stagnation. Shortly after, the narrative introduces a dramatic event—the death of a mother which touches Hawkins and leads him to take in her orphaned son, creating a bond that highlights themes of compassion and familial ties in a challenging world, all while foreshadowing the entangled fates of the characters in their search for prosperity and belonging. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Satire
Subject Political fiction
Subject Washington (D.C.) -- Fiction
Subject Legislators -- Fiction
Subject Speculation -- Fiction
Subject Political corruption -- Fiction
Subject Businessmen -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 5818
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 29, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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