The Magnificent Ambersons by Booth Tarkington
"The Magnificent Ambersons" is a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel set in the early 20th century that explores the dramatic changes brought about by the industrial revolution in America. It follows the decline of the once-prosperous Amberson family as their fortune and influence wane with the rise of new money and modern technology. The story is centered around the prideful and spoiled George Amberson Minafer, whose arrogance and inability to adapt to the changing world lead to his downfall.
The 861st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1918
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 622
- Words
- 104,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 100th on The Modern Library | 100 Best Novels (Modern Library)
- 173rd on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (Pulitzer Prize)
- The 100 Greatest American Novels, 1893 – 1993 (Jeff O'Neal at Bookriot.com)
- A Century of Reading (Lithub)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)