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Ambition drives Silas Lapham, who seeks to elevate his family's social status after inheriting a successful paint business. His move from rural Vermont to Boston leads to both humorous and tragic outcomes as he attempts to marry off his daughter into an aristocratic family. However, his schemes backfire, resulting in financial ruin and a return to their country home. Despite losing his wealth, Silas maintains his moral integrity. This novel exemplifies American realism, highlighting the complexities of wealth and social hierarchy.
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The Rise of Silas Lapham, William Dean Howells
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- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2020
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- Sprache
- Englisch
- Autor*innen
- William Dean Howells
- Verlag
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- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2020
- Einband
- Paperback
- Seitenzahl
- 262
- ISBN13
- 9781420966558
- Reihe
- Schlagwörter
- Belletristik, Historische Romane, Klassiker, Amerikanische Literatur, 19. Jahrhundert
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- Beschreibung
- Ambition drives Silas Lapham, who seeks to elevate his family's social status after inheriting a successful paint business. His move from rural Vermont to Boston leads to both humorous and tragic outcomes as he attempts to marry off his daughter into an aristocratic family. However, his schemes backfire, resulting in financial ruin and a return to their country home. Despite losing his wealth, Silas maintains his moral integrity. This novel exemplifies American realism, highlighting the complexities of wealth and social hierarchy.