The Turmoil: A Novel
Booth Tarkington
Nob 2019 · Good Press
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In "The Turmoil," Booth Tarkington masterfully captures the tumult of early 20th-century American life through a vivid portrayal of societal change and personal conflict. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly modernizing Midwest, the novel explores themes of ambition, family dynamics, and class struggle, illustrating the intricate balance between personal desires and societal expectations. Tarkington's narrative is characterized by his rich, descriptive prose that immerses readers in the emotional complexity of his characters, all while employing a keen observational wit that is reflective of the era's shifting values. Booth Tarkington, an eminent figure in American literature and a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, drew on his own experiences growing up in Indianapolis to infuse "The Turmoil" with authenticity and depth. His literary career spanned various genres, but he often returned to the central theme of the American experience confronted by modernization. Through the lens of his Midwestern upbringing, Tarkington meticulously highlights the tension between tradition and progress, a struggle that resonates throughout the narrative. Readers seeking a profound understanding of American society during a critical transition will find "The Turmoil" both enlightening and engaging. Tarkington'Äôs exploration of human motivations and societal pressures makes this novel a timeless reflection on the challenges of navigating change. A compelling blend of character study and social commentary, this work is a must-read for anyone interested in the complexities of American life.
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Newton Booth Tarkington was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on July 29, 1869. He was educated at Phillips Exeter Academy, than spent his first two years of college at Purdue University and his last two at Princeton University. When his class graduated in 1893, he lacked sufficient credits for a degree. Upon leaving Princeton, he returned to Indiana determined to pursue a career as a writer. Tarkington was an early member of The Dramatic Club, founded in 1889, and often wrote plays and directed and acted in its productions. After a five-year apprenticeship full of publishers' rejection slips, Tarkington enjoyed a huge commercial success with The Gentleman from Indiana, which was published in 1899. He produced a total of 171 short stories, 21 novels, 9 novellas, and 19 plays along with a number of movie scripts, radio dramas, and even illustrations over the course of a career that lasted from 1899 until his death in 1946. His novels included Monsieur Beaucaire, The Flirt, Seventeen, Gentle Julia, and The Turmoil. He won the Pulitzer Prize in fiction in 1919 and 1922 for his novels The Magnificent Ambersons and Alice Adams. He used the political knowledge he acquired while serving one term in the Indiana House of Representatives in the short story collection In the Arena. In collaboration with dramatist Harry Leon Wilson, Tarkington wrote The Man from Home, the first of many successful Broadway plays. He wrote children's stories in the final phase of his career. He died on May 19, 1946 after an illness.
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