The Conquest of Canaan - Tarkington, Booth
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The Conquest of Canaan unfolds in the fictional town of Canaan, Indiana, where a group of elderly men engages in spirited philosophical debates amidst the cold, snow-covered landscape. Central to the story are the contrasting views of two key figures, one cynical and the other more hopeful, who reflect on society, morality, and the complexities of human nature. The town's local watering hole, where these discussions occur, serves as the setting for a deeper exploration of existential questions, social class, and personal identity. A young man returning from college enters the scene,…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
The Conquest of Canaan unfolds in the fictional town of Canaan, Indiana, where a group of elderly men engages in spirited philosophical debates amidst the cold, snow-covered landscape. Central to the story are the contrasting views of two key figures, one cynical and the other more hopeful, who reflect on society, morality, and the complexities of human nature. The town's local watering hole, where these discussions occur, serves as the setting for a deeper exploration of existential questions, social class, and personal identity. A young man returning from college enters the scene, challenging the established social norms and disrupting the stagnant dynamics of the town. The novel blends rich, comedic dialogue with reflective musings on vanity, aspiration, and the role of the individual within society. The contrast between the characters' differing perspectives allows for a critical look at both personal and societal expectations, offering an insightful commentary on the human experience and the search for meaning in everyday life.
Autorenporträt
Newton Booth Tarkington was an American author and playwright who lived from July 29, 1869, to May 19, 1946. His books The Magnificent Ambersons (1918) and Alice Adams (1921) are his most famous works. He has won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction more than once. The other three are William Faulkner, John Updike, and Colson Whitehead. In the 1910s and 1920s, he was thought to be the best live American author. A number of his stories have been turned into movies. Tarkington, Meredith Nicholson, George Ade, and James Whitcomb Riley were some of the writers who helped Indiana have a Golden Age of writing in the first quarter of the 20th century. Booth Tarkington was in the Indiana House of Representatives for one term. He didn't like how cars came about, and many of his stories took place in the Midwest. He finally moved to Kennebunkport, Maine, and kept doing the work he had always done, even though he lost his sight. Tarkington was born on July 29, 1869, in Indianapolis, Indiana. His father was a judge, and his mother was an officer. He came from a wealthy family in the Midwest that had lost a lot of money in the Panic of 1873.