The Conquest of Canaan by Booth Tarkington
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"The Conquest of Canaan" by Booth Tarkington is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story appears to unfold in the fictional town of Canaan, Indiana, where a chorus of elderly men begins to debate various philosophical and social issues against the backdrop of a snow-covered landscape. Central to the narrative are the colorful characters who frequent the National House, a local watering hole, including the cynical Eskew Arp and
the more reflective Roger Tabor, indicating an exploration of human nature, societal norms, and the existential musings of small-town life. The opening of the novel presents a picturesque, yet stark winter morning in Canaan, setting the stage for a lively exchange among the town's sages. The characters engage in a spirited debate on the implications of their environment and morality, with Arp's cynical views standing in contrast to Tabor’s more artistic and hopeful perspective. The arrival of Eugene Bantry, a young man returning from college, marks a shift in focus, poised to challenge the established social dynamics and potentially alter the lives of the characters. The dialogue is rich in comedic undertones and philosophical reflections, hinting at themes of social class, vanity, and the quest for personal identity, promising an engaging story that critiques both societal expectations and individual aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Tarkington, Booth, 1869-1946 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Conquest of Canaan |
| Credits | Produced by Charles Keller. HTML version by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | City and town life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Indiana -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 483 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-00483-9 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 1996 |
| Last Update | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 829 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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