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_aTarkington, Booth, _d1869-1946 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aIn the Arena: Stories of Political Life |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2005-08-01 | ||
| 505 | 0 | _aBoss Gorgett -- The aliens -- The need of money -- Hector -- Mrs. Protheroe -- Great men's sons. | |
| 508 | _aProduced by Kevin Handy, Dave Maddock, David Widger, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team | ||
| 520 | _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.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aPolitical fiction, American | ||
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8740 |
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