The Gilded Age, Part 5. 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 5.
Note Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "The Gilded Age, Part 5" by Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner is a satirical novel written during the late 19th century, capturing the complexities, absurdities, and moral dilemmas of American society in that era. The narrative delves into themes of political corruption, social ambition, and the evolving roles of men and women, prominently featuring characters like Laura Hawkins, who navigates the treacherous waters of Washington society with cunning and charm. The opening of this portion introduces a meeting between Laura Hawkins and the honorable Mr. Buckstone. Their conversation is laced with flirtation and underlying tension, hinting at Laura's strategic maneuvering to secure support for her political ambitions. As Mr. Buckstone becomes increasingly captivated by her, Laura secretly calculates how to manipulate him for her goals. Her ambition reveals complexities in her character, especially as she is later confronted by the return of Colonel Selby, a figure from her past that stirs deep emotional turmoil. The text sets the stage for intense interpersonal dynamics, political gamesmanship, and Laura's inner conflict as she juggles love, revenge, and ambition. (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. 5822
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 29, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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