The Gilded Age, Part 6. by Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner
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About this eBook
| Author | Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 |
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| Author | Warner, Charles Dudley, 1829-1900 |
| Title | The Gilded Age, Part 6. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "The Gilded Age, Part 6" by Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around a society grappling with the complex interplay of politics, morality, and personal ambition in a rapidly changing America. Key characters include Philip Sterling, Senator Dilworthy, and Laura Hawkins, whose lives intertwine amidst the backdrop of scandal, particularly following Laura's shocking act that leads to a dramatic murder trial. The opening of this portion presents a tense scene following a major political maneuver by Senator Dilworthy, who emerges from the halls of power with high hopes about a bill that could benefit Laura and her family. However, a sudden twist takes place when it is revealed that Laura has gone missing, prompting Philip to speculate on her whereabouts. The narrative quickly escalates with the discovery that Laura has shot a prominent politician, Colonel Selby, leading to a web of intrigue fueled by the ensuing media frenzy around the trial. As Philip and Harry search for answers, they find themselves entangled in a mix of social commentary and personal tragedy, giving the reader a vivid impression of the characters' complex motivations and the societal flaws at play. (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. | 5823 |
| Release Date | Jun 20, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 121 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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