The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today 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: A Tale of Today
Note Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today" by Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner is a satirical novel written during the late 19th century. The narrative captures the social and political dynamics of post-Civil War America, focusing on themes of greed, corruption, and the quest for fortune. The story revolves around the Hawkins family, particularly Squire Hawkins, who is contemplating a significant move to Missouri in search of a better life amid the economic challenges of East Tennessee. The opening of the novel introduces Squire Hawkins as he reflects on his discontented life and the decay of his surroundings. He receives a letter that sparks his decision to relocate to Missouri, revealing his aspirations for prosperity fueled by real estate dreams. The narrative then explores the initial struggles and interactions with various townsfolk, showcasing the hopelessness and camaraderie within the community. As Hawkins prepares to take his family on a journey, he adopts a motherless boy named Clay, setting the stage for the family's adventures and the unfolding circumstances that lead them to the vast possibilities inherent in the new land. This early part of the book establishes the characters and themes of hope, ambition, and the harsh realities of life during a transformative era. (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. 3178
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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