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The Magnificent Ambersons

The story follows the Amberson family as they navigate the complexities of a rapidly evolving world, reflecting on the loss of their former prominence and the challenges of modernity more

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Booth Tarkington
Booth Tarkington

Booth Tarkington was an American novelist known for his works that often depicted the lives of the upper class in the early 20th century. His writing style was characterized by wit and social commentary, and he won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction twice. more

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