The Gentleman from Indiana by Booth Tarkington
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| Author | Tarkington, Booth, 1869-1946 |
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| Title | The Gentleman from Indiana |
| Credits | Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger |
| Summary | "The Gentleman from Indiana" by Booth Tarkington is a novel written during the late 19th century. Set in the fictional town of Plattville, Indiana, the story introduces readers to a range of local characters while exploring themes of ambition, politics, and small-town life. At its center is John Harkless, a young man from the East who arrives in Plattville with dreams of revitalizing the struggling "Carlow County Herald" newspaper. At the start of the novel, Harkless's arrival creates a stir among the townspeople, who are intrigued by this outsider. As he settles in, he encounters the challenges of small-town politics, particularly the influence of the "White Caps," a local group that represents lawlessness and intimidation. Tarkington paints a vivid picture of Plattville's flat landscape and the eccentricities of its residents, all while establishing Harkless's internal conflict as he tries to forge his path in a community that is steeped in tradition. The opening chapters set the stage for Harkless's struggles, not just in the realm of journalism, but also in navigating the complexities of his new environment and the relationships he will form within it. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Indiana -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 9659 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 222 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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