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  • The Magnificent Ambersons (Esprios Classics)
    Booth Tarkington
    Newton Booth Tarkington (1869-1946) was an American novelist and dramatist best known for his novels The Magnificent Ambersons and Alice Adams. He is one of only four novelists to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction more than once, along with William Faulkner, John Updike, and Colson Whitehead. In the 1910s and 1920s he was considered America’s greatest living author. Several of...
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    26,72 €

  • Alice Adams (Esprios Classics)
    Booth Tarkington
    Alice Adams is a 1921 novel by Booth Tarkington that received the 1922 Pulitzer Prize for the Novel. It was adapted as a film in 1923 by Rowland V. Lee and more famously in 1935 by George Stevens. The narrative centers on the character of a young woman (the eponymous Alice Adams) who aspires to climb the social ladder and win the affections of a wealthy young man named Arthur R...
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    25,17 €

  • The Collected Stories
    Booth Tarkington
    The Collected Stories by Booth Tarkington offers a captivating selection of his best short fiction. Known for his sharp wit, keen social observations, and vivid portrayal of American life, Tarkington’s stories delve into themes of family, society, and human folly. This collection showcases his storytelling versatility, from humorous tales to more poignant reflections on the com...
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    33,58 €

  • The Collected Stories
    Booth Tarkington
    The Collected Stories by Booth Tarkington offers a captivating selection of his best short fiction. Known for his sharp wit, keen social observations, and vivid portrayal of American life, Tarkington’s stories delve into themes of family, society, and human folly. This collection showcases his storytelling versatility, from humorous tales to more poignant reflections on the com...
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    19,14 €

  • The Magnificent Ambersons
    Booth Tarkington
    The Magnificent Ambersons by Booth Tarkington is a novel about the rise and fall of a wealthy Midwestern family during the industrialization of America. The story centers on George Amberson Minafer, a proud and spoiled young man who believes his family’s fortune and social status will last forever. However, as new technologies-especially the automobile-transform society, the Am...
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    24,10 €

  • The Magnificent Ambersons
    Booth Tarkington
    The Magnificent Ambersons by Booth Tarkington is a novel about the rise and fall of a wealthy Midwestern family during the industrialization of America. The story centers on George Amberson Minafer, a proud and spoiled young man who believes his family’s fortune and social status will last forever. However, as new technologies-especially the automobile-transform society, the Am...
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    37,96 €

  • PENROD AND SAM
    Booth Tarkington
    Return to the streets, sheds, and backyards of early 20thcentury America in this nostalgic and humorous sequel to Penrod. Young Penrod Schofield and his best friend Sam are up to their usual mischiefduels with wooden swords, secret societies, illfated performances, and imaginative schemes that rarely go as planned. Booth Tarkington’s loving portrayal of boyhood brims with both ...
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    39,19 €

  • PENROD AND SAM
    Booth Tarkington
    Penrod and Sam is a delightful novel by Booth Tarkington, first published in 1916. The book is part of the Penrod series and follows the misadventures of Penrod Schofield, an eleven-year-old boy, and his close friend Sam Williams.Set in the fictional Midwestern town of Indianapolis, the story captures the humour and escapades of Penrod’s everyday life. From imaginative schemes ...
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    21,02 €

  • The Magnificent Ambersons(Illustrated)
    Booth Tarkington
    Illustrated Edition: Includes 20 stunning illustrations that bring the story to vivid life.Exclusive Content: Contains a detailed summary, a comprehensive list of characters, and a biography of author Booth Tarkington.Timeless Classic: Dive into the Pulitzer Prize-winning tale that has captivated readers for over a century.Step into the world of 'The Magnificent Ambersons,' whe...
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    22,76 €

  • The Midlander
    Booth Tarkington
    The midlander examines identity shaped by privilege, familial roles, and the pressures of societal perception. Anchored in an environment where affluence defines reputation, the narrative contrasts personal freedom with expectations imposed by tradition. The lives of two brothers reflect diverging paths carved by temperament and social conformity, drawing out tensions that ques...
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    16,76 €

  • Bimbo, the Pirate
    Booth Tarkington / Grace Adams
    'Bimbo, the Pirate: A Comedy' by Booth Tarkington offers a delightful dive into a world of swashbuckling adventure. This classic play explores the dramatic and comedic possibilities of a life on the high seas, viewed through a uniquely theatrical lens.A swashbuckling pirate adventure unfolds in this timeless drama, categorized as general drama and a work of performing arts. Tar...
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    15,69 €

  • The Midlander
    Booth Tarkington
    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 social class and domestic life, painting a vivid portrait of a society grappling with change.Explore the challenges and aspirations of characters navigating the intrica...
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    23,10 €

  • The Midlander
    Booth Tarkington
    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 social class and domestic life, painting a vivid portrait of a society grappling with change.Explore the challenges and aspirations of characters navigating the intrica...
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    35,58 €

  • The Trysting Place
    Booth Tarkington
    'The Trysting Place: A Farce in One Act' by Booth Tarkington offers a delightful dose of comedic chaos centered around a hotel. This one-act play, a classic example of farce, explores the humorous entanglements that can arise from the subject of marriage. Tarkington’s wit shines in this short drama, creating a timeless and engaging piece of literature suitable for anyone who ap...
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    15,85 €

  • Women
    Booth Tarkington
    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 marriage and family dynamics.A master of observation, Tarkington crafts a narrative that resonates with timeless themes of human relationships within the constraints ...
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    23,22 €

  • Women
    Booth Tarkington
    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 marriage and family dynamics.A master of observation, Tarkington crafts a narrative that resonates with timeless themes of human relationships within the constraints ...
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    35,70 €

  • THE COLLECTOR’S WHATNOT
    Booth Tarkington / Hugh MacNair Kahler / Kenneth Lewis Roberts
    Step into the delightfully eccentric world of 'The Collector’s Whatnot,' a treasure trove of satirical short stories penned by the comedic trio of Cornelius Obenchain Van Loot, Milton Kilgallen, and Murgatroyd Elphinstone. This collection, a humorous exploration of antiques and the eccentric individuals who collect them, offers a witty parody of connoisseurship and the pursuit ...
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    17,80 €

  • The Fascinating Stranger, and Other Stories
    Booth Tarkington
    Step back in time with 'The Fascinating Stranger And Other Stories' by Booth Tarkington, a collection of short stories offering a glimpse into the social life and customs of 20th-century America. Tarkington’s insightful observations and keen wit illuminate the nuances of human interaction, capturing the spirit of a bygone era.These stories, filled with humor and charm, explore ...
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    35,62 €

  • The Turmoil
    Booth Tarkington
    '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 and its impact on individuals and relationships. Set against a backdrop of rapid growth and shifting values, Tarkington’s work paints a vivid portrait of a society in transition....
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    23,14 €

  • Beasley’s Christmas Party
    Booth Tarkington
    Celebrate the spirit of the season with Booth Tarkington’s delightful 'Beasley’s Christmas Party,' a collection of heartwarming and humorous short stories perfect for the whole family. This charming volume captures the joy and chaos of Christmas celebrations. Tarkington, a master storyteller, weaves tales that explore the bonds of family and the infectious enthusiasm of childre...
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    15,94 €

  • Bimbo, the pirate
    Booth Tarkington
    Embark on a swashbuckling adventure with 'Bimbo, the Pirate: A Comedy' by the legendary Booth Tarkington, now back in print after decades! This timeless tale, republished by Alpha Editions, invites readers to sail the high seas with Bimbo, a pirate like no other. Filled with humor, wit, and unexpected twists, Tarkington’s comedic genius shines through in this delightful narrati...
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    10,84 €

  • Alice Adams
    Booth Tarkington
    Discover the Timeless Tale of Ambition and Heart in ''Alice Adams''Step into the world of Alice Adams, a young woman determined to rise above her modest beginnings in a society that values wealth and status. Written by the acclaimed Booth Tarkington, this classic novel paints a vivid portrait of early 20th-century America, exploring themes of aspiration, love, and the pursuit o...
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    16,03 €

  • The Turmoil
    Booth Tarkington
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    32,17 €

  • Ramsey Milholland
    Booth Tarkington
    In this classic American coming-of-age tale, Ramsey Milholland’s journey from boyhood to manhood unfolds against the backdrop of a rapidly changing early twentieth-century America. As he navigates the challenges of college life-including his complex feelings for a passionate young pacifist-the drums of World War I grow ever louder. When global conflict forces him to confront hi...
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    17,04 €

  • Ramsey Milholland
    Booth Tarkington
    In this classic American coming-of-age tale, Ramsey Milholland’s journey from boyhood to manhood unfolds against the backdrop of a rapidly changing early twentieth-century America. As he navigates the challenges of college life-including his complex feelings for a passionate young pacifist-the drums of World War I grow ever louder. When global conflict forces him to confront hi...
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    29,99 €

  • The Two Vanrevels
    Booth Tarkington
    The antebellum Midwest provides the backdrop for this tale of romance and mistaken identity, where proper society meets rebellious spirit in pre-Civil War Indiana. When beautiful Betty Carewe returns from her finishing school in the East, she finds herself drawn to the dashing figure of Vanrevel-but which Vanrevel has captured her heart? As war clouds gather and personal dramas...
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    18,66 €

  • The Two Vanrevels
    Booth Tarkington
    The antebellum Midwest provides the backdrop for this tale of romance and mistaken identity, where proper society meets rebellious spirit in pre-Civil War Indiana. When beautiful Betty Carewe returns from her finishing school in the East, she finds herself drawn to the dashing figure of Vanrevel-but which Vanrevel has captured her heart? As war clouds gather and personal dramas...
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    29,61 €

  • The Turmoil
    Booth Tarkington
    In this classic American coming-of-age tale, Ramsey Milholland’s journey from boyhood to manhood unfolds against the backdrop of a rapidly changing early twentieth-century America. As he navigates the challenges of college life-including his complex feelings for a passionate young pacifist-the drums of World War I grow ever louder. When global conflict forces him to confront hi...
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    21,55 €

  • The Gentleman from Indiana
    Booth Tarkington
    In The Gentleman from Indiana, Booth Tarkington tells the story of John Harkless, a man of integrity determined to expose corruption in a struggling Midwestern town. Through his work as a newspaper editor, Harkless faces threats from powerful enemies while finding strength in unexpected friendships and romance. This timeless tale of courage, community, and the fight for justice...
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    27,44 €

  • The Gentleman from Indiana
    Booth Tarkington
    The Gentleman from Indiana is a compelling tale of ambition, integrity, and romance set in the heartland of America. With vivid characters and timeless themes, Tarkington captures the struggle of one man to uphold his values in the face of adversity. ...
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    36,93 €


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