Marquand, John P.
The Late George Apley
- ISBN 13:
- 9780316735674
- author:
- Marquand, John P.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Import US
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 20.8 x 13.7 x 2.5 cm
- Genre:
- Books
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Late George Apley A Novel by John P. Marquand is a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel that explores the decline of a distinguished Boston family in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of Boston's elite society, this novel offers a nuanced portrayal of an entire era in transition. Through the story of one family and its patriarch, George Apley, the author reveals the complexities of success and accomplishment, where privilege and disappointment often coexist. As the Gilded Age gives way to the Great Depression, Marquand's masterful storytelling exposes the imperfections beneath the surface of a life marked by extreme luxury and enviable status.
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