{"product_id":"the-gentleman-from-indiana-booth-tarkington","title":"The Gentleman from Indiana  - Booth Tarkington","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"68\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"66\"\u003eThe Gentleman from Indiana\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"102\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"81\"\u003eAuthor: \u003c\/strong\u003eBooth Tarkington\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"142\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"118\"\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/strong\u003eDoubleday \u0026amp; McClure\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"180\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"163\"\u003eEdition \u0026amp; Year: \u003c\/strong\u003e1900\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"208\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"194\"\u003eBinding: \u003c\/strong\u003eHardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"228\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"220\"\u003ePages: \u003c\/strong\u003e380\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"259\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"239\"\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e5.5 in × 8.5 in\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"966\"\u003eThe Gentleman from Indiana\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the earliest and most influential works of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003eBooth Tarkington\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author renowned for his keen observations of American life. Published in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003e1900 by Doubleday \u0026amp; McClure\u003c\/strong\u003e, this \u003cstrong data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1208\"\u003e380-page hardcover edition\u003c\/strong\u003e stands as a defining example of turn-of-the-century American fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1654\"\u003eSet against the backdrop of small-town Indiana, the novel follows \u003cstrong data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003eJohn Harkless\u003c\/strong\u003e, a principled newspaper editor who becomes an unexpected political figure. Through his journey, Tarkington explores themes of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003ehonor, public service, corruption, and personal integrity\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a vivid portrayal of American political and social life at the dawn of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"2032\"\u003eThe novel skillfully combines \u003cstrong data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1717\"\u003eromance and political drama\u003c\/strong\u003e, weaving together personal relationships with broader societal issues. Tarkington’s writing is both engaging and insightful, marked by sharp characterizations and a deep understanding of human nature. His depiction of Midwestern life captures the values, aspirations, and challenges of a rapidly changing nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2346\"\u003eAs a work published in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2065\"\u003e1900\u003c\/strong\u003e, the novel firmly belongs to the category of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2136\"\u003e“100 Years Old Books”\u003c\/strong\u003e, representing a piece of literary history that has endured for over a century. Its relevance lies not only in its narrative but also in its reflection of early American democratic ideals and social dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2348\" data-end=\"2594\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2387\"\u003e5.5 × 8.5 inch hardcover format\u003c\/strong\u003e adds to its collectible value, making it suitable for both reading and preservation. 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