The Rise of Silas Lapham

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Overview

William Dean Howells' richly humorous characterization of a self-made millionaire in Boston society provides a paradigm of American culture in the Gilded Age.

After establishing a fortune in the paint business, Silas Lapham moves his family from their Vermont farm to the city of Boston, where they awkwardly attempt to break into Brahmin society.

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Book details & editions

ISBN	0140390308
Publisher	Penguin
Publication date	January 1885
Language	English
Pages	368 pages

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About the Author

William Dean Howells

Known for writing in a clear, engaging, and easy-to-follow style. The work feels natural and flows smoothly, making it enjoyable from beginning to end.