Author: Tarkington, Booth
Synopsis:
In the grandeur of the Gilded Age, the Ambersons, a wealthy and influential family, reign supreme in their Midwestern town. But as the world around them evolves with the advent of the automobile and changing social dynamics, the Ambersons find themselves caught in a whirlwind of love, ambition, and tragedy. At the center of it all is George Amberson Minafer, a young man whose arrogance and sense of entitlement threaten to unravel the very fabric of his family's legacy. As the Ambersons navigate the shifting tides of progress, their once magnificent empire teeters on the brink of collapse, forcing them to confront the consequences of their own actions.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Family Drama, Coming-of-Age
Themes: Decline of the aristocracy, societal change, the destructive power of pride and arrogance
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