Booth Tarkington | |
| Born |
1869
|
|---|---|
| Died |
1946 (aged 77)
|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Realism, Social Commentary |
| Nationality | American |
| Gender | Male |
Booth Tarkington was an American novelist and dramatist known for his works, including “The Magnificent Ambersons” and “Alice Adams,” which earned him two Pulitzer Prizes in Fiction. He was born on July 29, 1869, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Tarkington’s writing style epitomized the American realist tradition, exploring themes of social change and the decline of aristocracy. He primarily wrote in English.
Short Stories written by Booth Tarkington
A Boy and His Dog 1914 - PENROD sat morosely upon the back fence and gazed with envy at Duke, his wistful dog. A bitter soul dominated… ... Read more
Ariel’s Triumph 1905 - I Ariel had worked all the afternoon over her mothers wedding-gown, and two hours were required by her toilet for… ... Read more
Gipsy 1921 - On a fair Saturday afternoon in November Penrod's little old dog Duke returned to the ways of his youth and… ... Read more
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