{"product_id":"the-maginificent-ambersons-9781513203973","title":"The Maginificent Ambersons","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe Magnificent Ambersons is a 1919 Pulitzer Prize-winning historical drama by Booth Tarkington that follows the Amberson family's decline during the Industrial Age. It is a classic of American literature, reimagined for modern readers. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 100 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 24 August 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Graphic Arts Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Magnificent Ambersons, a 1919 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Booth Tarkington, is a sprawling historical drama and social history of the United States that delves into the tale of the Amberson family's decline during the early days of the Industrial Age. Once upon a time in a charming Indianapolis suburb, an American family rose to unprecedented prominence and power, ruling the region for generations. However, as the turn of the century approached and the industrialists arrived, the Ambersons' reign came to an end. Now centered around the grandson of the patriarch, George, the Ambersons find themselves in a previously uncharted era where their family name holds little significance. Despite his reluctance or inability to adapt, George witnesses firsthand the consequences of inaction and the importance of actively pursuing one's goals. Professionally typeset with a stunningly designed cover, this edition of The Magnificent Ambersons is a timeless masterpiece of American literature, reimagined for contemporary readers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce upon a time in a small—but upscale—Indianapolis town, an American family built a dynasty. For generations, the Ambersons stood unchallenged as the most prominent and powerful family in the region until the turn of the century and the coming of the industrialists. The Ambersons, now centered on the patriarch's grandson, George, enter a previously unheard-of time in which their family name holds little value. Unable or perhaps unwilling to change, George experiences firsthand why doing things is better than simply being things. Professionally typeset with a beautifully designed cover, this edition of The Magnificent Ambersons is a classic of American literature, reimagined for modern readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 290g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 127 x 204 x 16 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781513203973\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Booth Tarkington","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44520456651002,"sku":"9781513203973","price":8.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1692958281163_book.jpg?v=1693032429","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-maginificent-ambersons-9781513203973","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}