The Magnificent Ambersons (Cyclopedia of Literary Places)
At a glance:
- Author: Booth Tarkington
- First Published: 1918
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Social realism
- Time of Work: 1873-early twentieth century
- Genres: Long fiction, Social realism
- Subjects: Family or family life, United States or Americans, Twentieth century, Nineteenth century, Midwest, 1910’s, 1920’s, Upper classes, Wealth
- Locales: Midwest (U.S.)
Places Discussed
Midland town. Midwestern city modeled on Indianapolis, Indiana, Booth Tarkington’s birthplace and hometown. The town offers a physical representation of the novel’s theme: changes in values and even the kinds of corruption that arrive in the wake of progress. The novel conveys the idea that while change is inevitable—in the town, in class structure, in the economy—it also exacts a high cost in aesthetic and moral values.
The novel’s Midland town is in transition. Its center of population is moving away from its former downtown area as new...
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