02456cam a22003853u 4500 1098 UtSlPG 20260610133040.0 m cr n 260607r1997||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Tarkington, Booth, 1869-1946 The Turmoil: A Novel Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 1997 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draft:The_Turmoil_(novel) Release date is 1997-11-01 Produced by Lois Heiser, and David Widger "The Turmoil: A Novel" by Booth Tarkington is a work of fiction written during the early 20th century. The story is set in a rapidly growing and industrializing midland city, exploring themes of societal change, ambition, wealth, and the clash between old values and modernity. At the heart of the narrative is the Sheridan family, particularly focusing on the contrast between the ambitious father, James Sheridan, and his introspective son, Bibbs, who struggles with the expectations placed upon him. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to a contrasting picture of the changing city—from a clean and pleasant town to a bustling, smoky metropolis driven by the pursuit of wealth and growth. Through vivid imagery, Tarkington paints the city as a living entity, characterized by its ambition and the people who embody its chaos. As we meet the Sheridans, the focus shifts to James's pride in his achievements and wealth, juxtaposed with Bibbs's frail constitution and dissatisfaction with their lifestyle. This dynamic reveals the complex relationships within the family and sets the stage for themes of personal conflict and societal critique that are explored throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified City and town life -- Fiction Domestic fiction Bildungsromans Young men -- Fiction Children of the rich -- Fiction Social classes -- Fiction Middle West -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1098 43214 43214