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Focusing on the themes of social class and morality, the narrative explores Silas Lapham's ascent from poverty to wealth in the paint industry and his struggle with societal norms. As he seeks to elevate his family's status through his daughter's potential marriage to the affluent Corey family, he grapples with ethical dilemmas. Ultimately, despite losing his fortune, Silas chooses integrity over financial gain when faced with a morally questionable business proposal, highlighting his character's growth and the conflict between wealth and virtue.
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The Rise of Silas Lapham, William Dean Howells
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- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2008
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- Sprache
- Englisch
- Autor*innen
- William Dean Howells
- Verlag
- Wildside Press
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2008
- Einband
- Paperback
- Seitenzahl
- 328
- ISBN13
- 9781434471512
- Reihe
- Schlagwörter
- Belletristik, Historische Romane, Klassiker, Amerikanische Literatur, 19. Jahrhundert
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- Beschreibung
- Focusing on the themes of social class and morality, the narrative explores Silas Lapham's ascent from poverty to wealth in the paint industry and his struggle with societal norms. As he seeks to elevate his family's status through his daughter's potential marriage to the affluent Corey family, he grapples with ethical dilemmas. Ultimately, despite losing his fortune, Silas chooses integrity over financial gain when faced with a morally questionable business proposal, highlighting his character's growth and the conflict between wealth and virtue.