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Title: The Gilded Age, Part 6.
Note: Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Gilded Age, Part 6" by Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around a society grappling with the complex interplay of politics, morality, and personal ambition in a rapidly changing America. Key characters include Philip Sterling, Senator Dilworthy, and Laura Hawkins, whose lives intertwine amidst the backdrop of scandal, particularly following Laura's shocking act that leads to a dramatic murder trial. The opening of this portion presents a tense scene following a major political maneuver by Senator Dilworthy, who emerges from the halls of power with high hopes about a bill that could benefit Laura and her family. However, a sudden twist takes place when it is revealed that Laura has gone missing, prompting Philip to speculate on her whereabouts. The narrative quickly escalates with the discovery that Laura has shot a prominent politician, Colonel Selby, leading to a web of intrigue fueled by the ensuing media frenzy around the trial. As Philip and Harry search for answers, they find themselves entangled in a mix of social commentary and personal tragedy, giving the reader a vivid impression of the characters' complex motivations and the societal flaws at play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Twain, Mark, 1835-1910
Author: Warner, Charles Dudley, 1829-1900
EBook No.: 5823
Published: Jun 20, 2004
Downloads: 103
Language: English
Subject: Satire
Subject: Political fiction
Subject: Washington (D.C.) -- Fiction
Subject: Legislators -- Fiction
Subject: Speculation -- Fiction
Subject: Political corruption -- 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 Gilded Age, Part 6.
Note: Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Gilded Age, Part 6" by Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around a society grappling with the complex interplay of politics, morality, and personal ambition in a rapidly changing America. Key characters include Philip Sterling, Senator Dilworthy, and Laura Hawkins, whose lives intertwine amidst the backdrop of scandal, particularly following Laura's shocking act that leads to a dramatic murder trial. The opening of this portion presents a tense scene following a major political maneuver by Senator Dilworthy, who emerges from the halls of power with high hopes about a bill that could benefit Laura and her family. However, a sudden twist takes place when it is revealed that Laura has gone missing, prompting Philip to speculate on her whereabouts. The narrative quickly escalates with the discovery that Laura has shot a prominent politician, Colonel Selby, leading to a web of intrigue fueled by the ensuing media frenzy around the trial. As Philip and Harry search for answers, they find themselves entangled in a mix of social commentary and personal tragedy, giving the reader a vivid impression of the characters' complex motivations and the societal flaws at play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Twain, Mark, 1835-1910
Author: Warner, Charles Dudley, 1829-1900
EBook No.: 5823
Published: Jun 20, 2004
Downloads: 103
Language: English
Subject: Satire
Subject: Political fiction
Subject: Washington (D.C.) -- Fiction
Subject: Legislators -- Fiction
Subject: Speculation -- Fiction
Subject: Political corruption -- Fiction
Subject: Businessmen -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.