| Author |
Tarkington, Booth, 1869-1946 |
| Title |
The Midlander
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Al Haines, Cindy Beyer & the online Distributed
Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net
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| Summary |
"The Midlander" by Booth Tarkington is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story explores the lives of the Oliphant brothers, Harlan and Dan, who represent contrasting personalities and social ideals against the backdrop of their affluent upbringing. The novel delves into themes of class, identity, and the negotiation of familial expectations as the brothers navigate their relationships and the societal pressures of their time. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the Oliphant brothers and the stately family home they inhabit, which symbolizes the significance of wealth and social standing. Harlan is portrayed as the polished, aristocratic brother, while Dan is characterized as more carefree and socially adventurous, leading to tension and rivalry between them. The initial chapters depict a conflict between Dan and Harlan regarding their friend Sam Kohn, highlighting underlying themes of prejudice and class consciousness. As the story unfolds, it hints at deeper relational dynamics, familial expectations, and the brothers' individual journeys toward self-discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Middle West -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Real estate developers -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Suburbs -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
58870 |
| Release Date |
Feb 11, 2019 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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