The Rise of Silas Lapham

Autori

• William Dean Howells

Parametri

• Classici
• Letteratura Americana
• Narrativa
• Prosa storica
• Storia

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In "The Rise of Silas Lapham," Howells explores Silas's journey from poverty to wealth in the paint industry, highlighting his moral dilemmas and social aspirations through his daughter's marriage attempts. The novel critiques sentimental romance conventions and showcases Howells' realist approach to American life in the 1850s.

Lingua: Inglese