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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aTarkington, Booth,
_d1869-1946
245 1 4 _aThe Turmoil: A Novel
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c1997
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draft:The_Turmoil_(novel)
500 _aRelease date is 1997-11-01
508 _aProduced by Lois Heiser, and David Widger
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCity and town life -- Fiction
653 _aDomestic fiction
653 _aBildungsromans
653 _aYoung men -- Fiction
653 _aChildren of the rich -- Fiction
653 _aSocial classes -- Fiction
653 _aMiddle West -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1098
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