“This is a boy's lot: anything he does, anything whatever, may afterward turn out to have been a crime - he never knows. And punishment and clemency are alike inexplicable.”
Quote by Booth Tarkington
Work
The Essential Booth Tarkington Collection
This collection brings together a selection of Booth Tarkington's most notable writings, including novels, short stories, and plays. Tarkington's work is characterized by its humor and insightful portrayal of American society, reflecting both the complexities and the virtues of the time. more
Author
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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