The Magnificent Ambersons (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781025487977)

"The Magnificent Ambersons" is a Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece that chronicles the decline of a wealthy Midwestern dynasty at the turn of the 20th century. Set in a rapidly industrializing America, the novel follows George Amberson Minafer, the spoiled and arrogant heir to the prestigious Amberson fortune. As the advent of the automobile transforms the social and physical landscape of his city, George clings desperately to an outdated sense of aristocratic entitlement, oblivious to the shifts that threaten his family's status.

Booth Tarkington provides a poignant exploration of the tension between tradition and progress, capturing the bittersweet transition from the Gilded Age to the modern era. Through the lens of the Amberson family's tragic trajectory, the work examines themes of pride, unrequited love, and the relentless march of time. "The Magnificent Ambersons" remains a cornerstone of American literary realism, offering a rich social commentary on the fleeting nature of wealth and the inevitable consequences of resisting change. This compelling narrative of social evolution and personal downfall continues to resonate with its vivid characterizations and profound insight into the American experience.

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Author: Booth Tarkington
ISBN-10: 1025487974
ISBN-13: 9781025487977
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Language: English
Published: 02/14/2026
Pages: 526
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.61lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.06d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 8.2
Point Value: 18
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 28457 / Magnificent Ambersons