02416cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000034001122450044001462640051001903000047002413360026002883370026003143380036003405000031003765050101004075080102005085201317006105340045019276530056019726530032020288560042020608740UtSlPG20260610133225.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aTarkington, Booth,d1869-194610aIn the Arena: Stories of Political Life 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-08-010 aBoss Gorgett -- The aliens -- The need of money -- Hector -- Mrs. Protheroe -- Great men's sons.  aProduced by Kevin Handy, Dave Maddock, David Widger, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team  a"In the Arena: Stories of Political Life" by Booth Tarkington is a collection of narratives centered on the dynamics of political life, written during the early 20th century. The work explores themes of ambition, morality, and the intricacies of power within various political environments. A significant aspect of the book is its portrayal of characters navigating the landscape of politics, including individuals like Boss Gorgett, a seasoned politician, and Farwell Knowles, a young and ambitious candidate who aspires to reform the system.  The opening of the collection sets a reflective tone with an old-timer sharing his wisdom about the need for good people in politics, cautioning against detachment from civic duties. This conversation introduces the reader to a world where personal motives and moral dilemmas frequently intertwine. The narrative then shifts to follow the frustrations and challenges faced by an assistant boss who becomes embroiled in local political strategy, contemplating the consequences of his allegiance and the nature of political engagement itself. Characters like the reform-minded Knowles and the manipulative Gorgett are introduced, hinting at the personal and societal challenges that will be examined throughout the stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction  aPolitical fiction, American40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8740