The Gilded Age, Part 2. by Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner

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Author Twain, Mark, 1835-1910
Author Warner, Charles Dudley, 1829-1900
Title The Gilded Age, Part 2.
Note Reading ease score: 75.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "The Gilded Age, Part 2" by Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner is a novel written during the late 19th century. The book explores themes of social class, ambition, and the complexities of identity as it unfolds in a rapidly changing America after the Civil War. The primary character introduced in the opening portion is Laura, whose life is profoundly impacted by recent events surrounding her parentage, sparking a narrative rich with societal commentary and personal struggles. At the start of the novel, following a tumultuous funeral, Laura discovers that Major Lackland, recently deceased, has left behind evidence that she is not the biological child of Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins. Rumors swiftly circulate in their village, casting a shadow over Laura's past and altering her relationships with those around her. Feeling isolated and misunderstood, she begins to investigate her origins, leading her to a trove of letters hinting at the existence of a mysterious father. This opening portion lays the groundwork for Laura's emotional turmoil and the impact of gossip on her sense of self, while concurrently setting the stage for her potential journey towards understanding her true identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Satire
Subject Political fiction
Subject Washington (D.C.) -- Fiction
Subject Legislators -- Fiction
Subject Speculation -- Fiction
Subject Political corruption -- Fiction
Subject Businessmen -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 5819
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 29, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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