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  • Cherry
    Booth Tarkington
    Published in 1903, Booth Tarkington’s early novel, Cherry is a whimsical, satirical romantic comedy. Set in 1762 near Princeton’s Nassau Hall, the novel is a comedy of manners centered around two rival suitors competing for the affection of the vivacious Sylvia Gray. The novel is narrated by Mr. Sudgeberry, a self-indulgent young man. Sudgeberry attempts to woo Sylvia with dry ...
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    14,40 €

  • Penrod and Sam
    Booth Tarkington
    Two boys. One neighborhood. And enough mischief to turn an ordinary summer day into an unforgettable adventure.Meet Penrod and Sam-best friends, fearless schemers, and masters at finding trouble where no trouble existed before.A hilarious classic of childhood adventure, friendship, imagination, and the glorious chaos of growing up.In Penrod and Sam, Pulitzer Prize-winning autho...
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    14,32 €

  • The Flirt
    Booth Tarkington
    Booth Tarkington (1869-1946) was an American novelist and dramatist best known for his Pulitzer Prize-winning novels The Magnificent Ambersons and Alice Adams. ...
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    21,47 €

  • Ramsey Milholland
    Booth Tarkington
    isanovelwrittenintheearly 20thcenturythatportraysthe lifeandexperiencesofayoungboynamed Ramsey. The story explores themes of childhood, war, and the transition to adolescence, as seen through Ramsey’s interactions with his grandfather, peers, and his own developing identity. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of a small town in America, steeped in the traditions and les...
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    27,01 €

  • Gentle Julia (Cram Edition)
    Booth Tarkington / C. Allan Gilbert / Worth Brehm
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of Gentle Julia pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.'Gentle Julia,' by Booth Tarkington, offers a delightful glimpse into early 20th-century domestic life. Set against the backdrop of Indiana, this humorous fiction explores family dynamics and the often-tumultuous...
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    26,18 €

  • The Midlander (Cram Edition)
    Booth Tarkington
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of The Midlander pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.Booth Tarkington’s 'The Midlander' offers a sharp social satire centered on the burgeoning suburbs and the complexities of marriage and ambition within its confines. This literary work delves into the nuances of...
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    26,92 €

  • Women (Cram Edition)
    Booth Tarkington
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of Women pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.Booth Tarkington’s 'Women' offers a sharp and humorous glimpse into early 20th-century suburban life. This enduring work of domestic fiction employs satire and keen social commentary to explore the complexities of marri...
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    26,03 €

  • The Flirt (Cram Edition)
    Booth Tarkington
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of The Flirt pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.Rediscover Booth Tarkington’s 'The Flirt,' a delightful exploration of social dynamics and romantic entanglements in early 20th-century America. This meticulously prepared print edition revives a classic of humorous...
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    25,06 €

  • Penrod (Cram Edition)
    Booth Tarkington
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of Penrod pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.Booth Tarkington’s 'Penrod' captures the timeless trials and tribulations of boyhood in the American Middle West. Through humorous episodes and keenly observed details, this coming-of-age story explores the world throu...
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    25,12 €

  • The Turmoil
    Booth Tarkington
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of The Turmoil: A Novel pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.'The Turmoil, A Novel' by Booth Tarkington captures the sweeping social changes reshaping the Middle West during the rise of industrialization. This family drama explores the complexities of urban life an...
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    27,04 €

  • Ramsey Milholland (Cram Edition)
    Booth Tarkington
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of Ramsey Milholland pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.Booth Tarkington’s 'Ramsey Milholland' offers a compelling glimpse into the American homefront during World War I. This literary work paints a vivid picture of a nation grappling with the realities of war, l...
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    21,03 €

  • In the Arena
    Booth Tarkington
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of In the Arena pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.Dive into the world of American politics with Booth Tarkington’s 'In the Arena: Stories of Political Life,' a collection of compelling short stories exploring the intricacies and potential pitfalls of political l...
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    21,03 €

  • The Gentleman From Indiana (Cram Edition)
    Booth Tarkington
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of The Gentleman from Indiana pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.Return to 19th-century Indiana in Booth Tarkington’s 'The Gentleman From Indiana,' a captivating story of ambition, love, and small-town intrigue. Follow the journey of a young journalist navigating...
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    27,03 €

  • Alice Adams (Cram Edition)
    Booth Tarkington
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of Alice Adams pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.Booth Tarkington’s 'Alice Adams' is a poignant exploration of social class and family dynamics in 1920s America. Set against the backdrop of small-town life, the novel delves into the complexities of social ambiti...
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    26,05 €

  • The Magnificent Ambersons (Cram Edition)
    Booth Tarkington
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of The Magnificent Ambersons pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.Booth Tarkington’s 'The Magnificent Ambersons' is a powerful American novel exploring the dramatic social changes at the turn of the 20th century. This family saga chronicles the fortunes of the weal...
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    28,01 €

  • Gentle Julia
    Booth Tarkington
    Gentle julia is an early 20th century literary work and social comedy novel that explores family relationships, youth, and romantic development within an American domestic setting. It is important for its humorous portrayal of social dynamics and coming-of-age experiences.The story follows Julia Atwater and Florence Atwater as central figures within a closely connected family, ...
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    15,29 €

  • National Avenue
    Booth Tarkington
    National Avenue, originally titled The Midlander, is Booth Tarkington’s final entry in his Growth Trilogy. Like the previous entries in the series, National Avenue addresses the rapid industrialization of small-town America at the turn of the century, and the socioeconomic changes that such change brings with it.Dan Oliphant and his brother Harlan are the children of a wealthy ...
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    23,54 €

  • Alice Adams
    Booth Tarkington
    Alice Adams is Booth Tarkington’s second novel to win a Pulitzer Prize, just three years after his novel The Magnificent Ambersons won it. The novel tells the story of Alice, a Midwestern girl who grows up in a lower-middle-class family just after World War I. Alice meets a wealthy young man and tries to win his affection, despite her lower-class upbringing.Alice Adams was twic...
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    23,72 €

  • The Turmoil
    Booth Tarkington
    The TurmoilBooth TarkingtonBibbs is the dreamy, sensitive son of Mr. Sheridan, a cigar-chomping, larger-than-life businessman in the turn-of-the-century American Midwest. Sheridan made his fortune in the rapid industrialization that was overtaking the small towns and cities of America, but Bibbs-named so 'mainly through lack of imagination on his mother’s part'-is too sickly to...
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    23,66 €

  • Penrod Jashber
    Booth Tarkington
    'Penrod Jashber. The New Penrod Book' follows the imaginative exploits of Penrod Schofield, one of American literature’s most beloved youthful protagonists. In this installment of Booth Tarkington’s classic series, the spirited Penrod adopts the persona of George B. Jashber, a hard-boiled private detective. Armed with a notebook and a relentless sense of duty, Penrod-along with...
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    26,06 €

  • Penrod Jashber
    Booth Tarkington
    'Penrod Jashber' is a masterful exploration of the vivid and often hilarious imagination of youth, written by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author Booth Tarkington. In this delightful installment of the Penrod series, the spirited Penrod Schofield adopts the persona of George B. Jashber, a relentless private detective. Armed with a notebook and a suspicious mind, Penrod spends his...
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    26,02 €

  • The Gentleman From Indiana
    Booth Tarkington
    'The Gentleman From Indiana' is a compelling classic of American literature and the debut novel that launched the illustrious career of Booth Tarkington. Set in the late nineteenth century, the story centers on John Harkless, a brilliant but disillusioned university graduate who relocates to the quiet town of Plattville, Indiana. Upon purchasing the failing local newspaper, the...
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    29,82 €

  • The Plutocrat
    Booth Tarkington
    'The Plutocrat' is a sharp and engaging satirical novel by the acclaimed American author Booth Tarkington. The story follows Earl Tinker, a robust and unapologetically successful Midwestern businessman, as he embarks on a journey from New York to the exotic landscapes of North Africa. Through Tinker’s eyes, Tarkington examines the clash between the burgeoning American commercia...
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    31,89 €

  • Young Mrs. Greeley
    Booth Tarkington
    'Young Mrs. Greeley' is a sharp and insightful exploration of social ambition and domestic life in early 20th-century America. Written by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Booth Tarkington, the novel centers on Stella Greeley, a young woman whose husband, Bill, is a rising employee at a large manufacturing company. When Bill receives a significant promotion, Stella becomes convinc...
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    23,16 €

  • The Turmol
    Booth Tarkington
    'The Turmoil' is a poignant exploration of the shifting landscape of American life during the rise of industrialism. Set in a rapidly growing Midwestern city, the novel centers on the Sheridan family, led by a self-made patriarch obsessed with expansion, profit, and the physical growth of the city. At the heart of the story is Bibbs Sheridan, the youngest son, whose delicate na...
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    26,94 €

  • In the Arena
    Booth Tarkington
    'In the Arena' is a compelling collection of short stories that delves into the intricate and often murky world of American politics at the turn of the 20th century. Drawing upon Booth Tarkington’s own firsthand experiences as a member of the Indiana State Legislature, these narratives provide an insightful look into the machinery of local government, the ambitions of politicia...
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    25,12 €

  • The Fascinating Stranger
    Booth Tarkington
    'The Fascinating Stranger : And Other Stories' is a compelling collection of short fiction by the two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author Booth Tarkington. This anthology showcases Tarkington’s mastery of characterization and his profound understanding of the American social landscape of the early 1900s.The stories within this volume explore a wide range of human experiences, fr...
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    29,85 €

  • The Midlander
    Booth Tarkington
    'The Midlander' is a compelling exploration of the transformative power of industrialism in the American heartland. Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Booth Tarkington, this novel follows the ambitious Dan Oliphant as he envisions and drives the rapid expansion of his native Midwestern city. Set against the backdrop of a changing social and economic landscape, the story c...
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    29,84 €

  • Monsieur Beaucaire
    Booth Tarkington
    'Monsieur Beaucaire : The Beautiful Lady : His Own People' presents a trio of compelling narratives from the celebrated American novelist Booth Tarkington. In the title story, 'Monsieur Beaucaire,' a mysterious and elegant Frenchman arrives in the fashionable 18th-century resort of Bath, England. Disguised as a barber to escape the rigors of his high-born life, he navigates the...
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    25,26 €

  • Women
    Booth Tarkington
    'Women' is a witty and observant exploration of the social dynamics and domestic lives of American women during the mid-1920s. Written by the celebrated author Booth Tarkington, this collection of interconnected narratives offers a satirical yet nuanced look at the suburban landscape of the era. Through a series of sharp character studies and social interactions, the work delve...
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    27,94 €


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