02257cam a22003133u 4500 11614 UtSlPG 20260610133258.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Phillips, David Graham, 1867-1911 The Second Generation Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-03-01 Produced by Rick Niles, John Hagerson, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Second Generation" by David Graham Phillips is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story explores the tensions and contrasts between the hard-working values of the older generation, embodied by Hiram Ranger, a miller and industrialist, and the more indulgent, leisure-oriented lifestyle of his children, Arthur and Delia. The book delves into themes of duty, expectation, and the generational clash between traditional work ethics and the emerging desires for luxury and social status. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Hiram Ranger as he conducts his daily rounds in the flour mills he owns, showcasing his dedication and hands-on approach to work. His son, Arthur, arrives in a fashionable getup that marks a stark contrast to Hiram's working-class attire, sparking tension due to their differing lifestyles. This tension escalates when Arthur reveals he has failed his exams at Harvard, prompting Hiram to contemplate how to redirect his son's life. The opening establishes familial dynamics and the weight of expectations, suggesting a broader examination of social class and values as the characters navigate their relationships amidst changing societal standards. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Children of the rich -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11614 53060 53060