Tarkington, Booth 1869-1946
Overview
| Works: | 996 works in 3,881 publications in 13 languages and 89,125 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Fiction Domestic fiction Psychological fiction Drama Film adaptations Short stories Romance fiction Criticism, interpretation, etc Juvenile works Records and correspondence |
| Roles: | Author, Bibliographic antecedent, Lyricist, Other, Librettist, Composer, Author in quotations or text abstracts, Conceptor, Author of introduction |
| Classifications: | PS2972, 813.5 |
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Most widely held works about
Booth Tarkington
- American fiction; an historical and critical survey by Arthur Hobson Quinn( Book )
- The magnificent Ambersons by Orson Welles( Visual )
- Booth Tarkington by Keith J Fennimore( Book )
- Booth Tarkington : gentleman from Indiana by James Leslie Woodress( Book )
- Booth Tarkington's Alice Adams by George Stevens( Visual )
- Your amiable uncle; letters to his nephews by Booth Tarkington( Book )
- On plays, playwrights, and playgoers : selections from the letters of Booth Tarkington to George C. Tyler and John Peter Toohey, 1918-1925 by Booth Tarkington( Book )
- A bibliography of Booth Tarkington, 1869-1946 by Dorothy R Russo( Book )
- My amiable uncle : recollections about Booth Tarkington by Susanah Mayberry( Book )
- Some American story tellers by Frederic Taber Cooper( Book )
- Booth Tarkington by Robert Cortes Holliday( Book )
- Booth Tarkington, a bibliography by Barton Currie( Book )
- Booth Tarkington; a sketch by Asa Don Dickinson( Book )
- The world does move by Booth Tarkington( Book )
- Penrod by Booth Tarkington( Book )
- Monsieur Beaucaire( Visual )
- Booth Tarkington, a gentleman from Indiana; the man, his work, his opinions by Asa Don Dickinson( Book )
- An exhibition of Booth Tarkington's works in the Treasure Room of the Princeton University Library, March-April, 1946 by Princeton University( Book )
- Being a boy again : autobiography and the American boy book by Marcia Ann Jacobson( Book )
- Christmas this year by Booth Tarkington( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Booth Tarkington
The magnificent Ambersons by
Booth Tarkington(
Book
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197 editions published between 1918 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 4,050 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize when it was first published in 1918. The Magnificent Ambersons chronicles the changing fortunes of three generations of an American dynasty. The protagonist of Booth Tarkington's great historical drama is George Amberson Minafer, the spoiled and arrogant grandson of the founder of the family's magnificence. Eclipsed by a new breed of developers, financiers, and manufacturers, this pampered scion begins his gradual descent from the midwestern aristocracy to the working class
197 editions published between 1918 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 4,050 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize when it was first published in 1918. The Magnificent Ambersons chronicles the changing fortunes of three generations of an American dynasty. The protagonist of Booth Tarkington's great historical drama is George Amberson Minafer, the spoiled and arrogant grandson of the founder of the family's magnificence. Eclipsed by a new breed of developers, financiers, and manufacturers, this pampered scion begins his gradual descent from the midwestern aristocracy to the working class
Alice Adams by
Booth Tarkington(
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125 editions published between 1921 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 2,866 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Alice feels inadequate both because she is snubbed by a clique that has false standards and because she discredits her own good qualities. This story shows the growing pains of a high school girl who failed to crash small-town society
125 editions published between 1921 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 2,866 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Alice feels inadequate both because she is snubbed by a clique that has false standards and because she discredits her own good qualities. This story shows the growing pains of a high school girl who failed to crash small-town society
Seventeen by
Booth Tarkington(
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166 editions published between 1915 and 2012 in 6 languages and held by 2,591 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This story of the first love experience of William Sylvanus Baxter shows an insight into the emotions and mental processes of the adolescent boy
166 editions published between 1915 and 2012 in 6 languages and held by 2,591 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This story of the first love experience of William Sylvanus Baxter shows an insight into the emotions and mental processes of the adolescent boy
Penrod by
Booth Tarkington(
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152 editions published between 1914 and 2017 in 9 languages and held by 2,472 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A saga of the American boy
152 editions published between 1914 and 2017 in 9 languages and held by 2,472 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A saga of the American boy
Monsieur Beaucaire by
Booth Tarkington(
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166 editions published between 1900 and 2013 in 9 languages and held by 2,366 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The young Frenchman did very well what he had planned to do. His guess that the Duke would cheat proved good. As the unshod half-dozen figures that had been standing noiselessly in the entryway stole softly into the shadows of the chamber, he leaned across the table and smilingly plucked a card out of the big Englishman's sleeve
166 editions published between 1900 and 2013 in 9 languages and held by 2,366 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The young Frenchman did very well what he had planned to do. His guess that the Duke would cheat proved good. As the unshod half-dozen figures that had been standing noiselessly in the entryway stole softly into the shadows of the chamber, he leaned across the table and smilingly plucked a card out of the big Englishman's sleeve
The gentleman from Indiana by
Booth Tarkington(
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141 editions published between 1899 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 2,220 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The American author's first novel depicts the struggle of a country newspaper editor to denounce political corruption
141 editions published between 1899 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 2,220 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The American author's first novel depicts the struggle of a country newspaper editor to denounce political corruption
The gentleman from Indianapolis : a treasury of Booth Tarkington by
Booth Tarkington(
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12 editions published in 1957 in English and held by 1,387 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Short stories, three complete novels, and selections from novels
12 editions published in 1957 in English and held by 1,387 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Short stories, three complete novels, and selections from novels
Penrod and Sam by
Booth Tarkington(
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94 editions published between 1914 and 2015 in English and held by 1,312 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Another collection of tales about Penrod Schofield and his playmate Sam. Together, the two of them get into more trouble than Dennis the Menace and the Little Rascals combined
94 editions published between 1914 and 2015 in English and held by 1,312 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Another collection of tales about Penrod Schofield and his playmate Sam. Together, the two of them get into more trouble than Dennis the Menace and the Little Rascals combined
Image of Josephine by
Booth Tarkington(
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19 editions published between 1945 and 1948 in English and held by 1,227 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A wealthy socialite, Josephine tries those around her
19 editions published between 1945 and 1948 in English and held by 1,227 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A wealthy socialite, Josephine tries those around her
The turmoil : a novel by
Booth Tarkington(
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70 editions published between 1900 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 1,163 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This novel is about how the artistic soul is sacrificed on the altar of big business. Except in this case the artist willingly makes the sacrifice and has no regrets afterward. Thus, the novel can't be counted a tragedy. John Sheridan lives by one mantra: Bigger is better. He owns the Sheridan Pump Works and is determined to make it an industrial giant. He brings his two oldest sons into the business only to see them fail. His youngest son, Bibbs, is sickly and dreams of becoming a writer. But his father won't hear of it and puts him to work in the company, too. Surprisingly, Bibbs thrives in this setting and pushes the company onto ever greater levels of success. His fiancé is appalled that he would go along with his father's wishes, but Bibbs assures her he never would have made it as a writer and he made the right decision. It's a surprising development: one expects Bibbs to stand up to his father and declare his artistic endeavors more important. But I think Tarkington is being realistic here, and he is careful to develop Bibbs's character so that we can see him appreciate the usefulness his life takes on from the emptiness he'd known before because of his illness. Tarkington was not afraid to praise big business, though he also knew what to criticize about it, too (one thing he was quick to point out was how it spoiled natural beauty). If John Sheridan could declare, "Wealth! I will get wealth! I will make Wealth! I will sell Wealth for more Wealth," his son Bibbs could remark on how his father had served business blindly while he, Bibbs, believed "If man would let me [business] serve him, I should be beautiful." There is no irony intended in this, just a statement of belief. --Bomojaz at Amazon.com
70 editions published between 1900 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 1,163 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This novel is about how the artistic soul is sacrificed on the altar of big business. Except in this case the artist willingly makes the sacrifice and has no regrets afterward. Thus, the novel can't be counted a tragedy. John Sheridan lives by one mantra: Bigger is better. He owns the Sheridan Pump Works and is determined to make it an industrial giant. He brings his two oldest sons into the business only to see them fail. His youngest son, Bibbs, is sickly and dreams of becoming a writer. But his father won't hear of it and puts him to work in the company, too. Surprisingly, Bibbs thrives in this setting and pushes the company onto ever greater levels of success. His fiancé is appalled that he would go along with his father's wishes, but Bibbs assures her he never would have made it as a writer and he made the right decision. It's a surprising development: one expects Bibbs to stand up to his father and declare his artistic endeavors more important. But I think Tarkington is being realistic here, and he is careful to develop Bibbs's character so that we can see him appreciate the usefulness his life takes on from the emptiness he'd known before because of his illness. Tarkington was not afraid to praise big business, though he also knew what to criticize about it, too (one thing he was quick to point out was how it spoiled natural beauty). If John Sheridan could declare, "Wealth! I will get wealth! I will make Wealth! I will sell Wealth for more Wealth," his son Bibbs could remark on how his father had served business blindly while he, Bibbs, believed "If man would let me [business] serve him, I should be beautiful." There is no irony intended in this, just a statement of belief. --Bomojaz at Amazon.com
The conquest of Canaan : a novel by
Booth Tarkington(
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79 editions published between 1905 and 2017 in English and held by 1,071 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
What does it mean to be popular? Is it a mark of good character, or merely a sign that you're well-regarded among an influential group of elites? The hero in Booth Tarkington's tale The Conquest of Canaan has achieved a strange kind of popularity -- he's seen as a prince among those who are down on their luck, but to the upper classes and the powerful, he might as well be invisible. Will Joe Loudon be able to channel his limited influence to make some much-needed changes in his community?
79 editions published between 1905 and 2017 in English and held by 1,071 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
What does it mean to be popular? Is it a mark of good character, or merely a sign that you're well-regarded among an influential group of elites? The hero in Booth Tarkington's tale The Conquest of Canaan has achieved a strange kind of popularity -- he's seen as a prince among those who are down on their luck, but to the upper classes and the powerful, he might as well be invisible. Will Joe Loudon be able to channel his limited influence to make some much-needed changes in his community?
The two Vanrevels by
Booth Tarkington(
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66 editions published between 1902 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 997 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set in 1846, Mr. Carewe "brought his lovely daughter home from the convent to wreck the hearts of the youth of Rouen." Betty Carewe soon finds herself pursued by two young men--but she mistakes them for the same person. Ardent suitor Crailey Gray is content to let her believe that he is his rival, Tom Vanrevel
66 editions published between 1902 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 997 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set in 1846, Mr. Carewe "brought his lovely daughter home from the convent to wreck the hearts of the youth of Rouen." Betty Carewe soon finds herself pursued by two young men--but she mistakes them for the same person. Ardent suitor Crailey Gray is content to let her believe that he is his rival, Tom Vanrevel
The plutocrat : a novel by
Booth Tarkington(
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44 editions published between 1927 and 2004 in 5 languages and held by 967 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
44 editions published between 1927 and 2004 in 5 languages and held by 967 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Kate Fennigate by
Booth Tarkington(
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21 editions published between 1942 and 1949 in English and French and held by 960 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
21 editions published between 1942 and 1949 in English and French and held by 960 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Penrod : his complete story by
Booth Tarkington(
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26 editions published between 1913 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 931 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Pt. 1. Penrod - - pt. 2. Penrod and Sam. - - pt. 3. Penrod Jashber
26 editions published between 1913 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 931 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Pt. 1. Penrod - - pt. 2. Penrod and Sam. - - pt. 3. Penrod Jashber
In the arena: stories of political life by
Booth Tarkington(
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52 editions published between 1905 and 2013 in English and held by 860 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
American novelist Booth Tarkington was a keen observer of the divisions between social classes in the United States, and his stories often focused on those who reigned supreme in the country's halls of power. The collection In the Arena brings together a number of Tarkington's best-known short works that deal with various aspects of the U.S. political process
52 editions published between 1905 and 2013 in English and held by 860 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
American novelist Booth Tarkington was a keen observer of the divisions between social classes in the United States, and his stories often focused on those who reigned supreme in the country's halls of power. The collection In the Arena brings together a number of Tarkington's best-known short works that deal with various aspects of the U.S. political process
Gentle Julia by
Booth Tarkington(
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48 editions published between 1922 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 789 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Penrod for girls in the form of Florence, the bratty younger cousin of luminous Julia Atwater, enlivens this romantic comedy set in Tarkington's Indiana of the early 20th Century."--LibriVox
48 editions published between 1922 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 789 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Penrod for girls in the form of Florence, the bratty younger cousin of luminous Julia Atwater, enlivens this romantic comedy set in Tarkington's Indiana of the early 20th Century."--LibriVox
The guest of Quesnay by
Booth Tarkington(
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59 editions published between 1900 and 2013 in English and held by 773 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Metaphysical mystery story of a man whose past has been blotted out by an injury to his brain. The story takes place in France and is written in the first person
59 editions published between 1900 and 2013 in English and held by 773 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Metaphysical mystery story of a man whose past has been blotted out by an injury to his brain. The story takes place in France and is written in the first person
The flirt by
Booth Tarkington(
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63 editions published between 1913 and 2012 in 5 languages and held by 541 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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63 editions published between 1913 and 2012 in 5 languages and held by 541 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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His own people by
Booth Tarkington(
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32 editions published between 1907 and 2015 in English and held by 461 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The glass-domed palm-room of the Grand Continental Hotel Magnifique in Rome is of vasty heights and distances, filled with a mellow green light which filters down languidly through the upper foliage of tall palms, so that the two hundred people who may be refreshing or displaying themselves there at the tea-hour have something the look of under-water creatures playing upon the sea-bed. They appear, however, to be unaware of their condition; even the ladies, most like anemones of that gay assembly, do not seem to know it; and when the Hungarian band (crustacean-like in costume, and therefore well within the picture) has sheathed its flying tentacles and withdrawn by dim processes, the tea-drinkers all float out through the doors, instead of bubbling up and away through the filmy roof
32 editions published between 1907 and 2015 in English and held by 461 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The glass-domed palm-room of the Grand Continental Hotel Magnifique in Rome is of vasty heights and distances, filled with a mellow green light which filters down languidly through the upper foliage of tall palms, so that the two hundred people who may be refreshing or displaying themselves there at the tea-hour have something the look of under-water creatures playing upon the sea-bed. They appear, however, to be unaware of their condition; even the ladies, most like anemones of that gay assembly, do not seem to know it; and when the Hungarian band (crustacean-like in costume, and therefore well within the picture) has sheathed its flying tentacles and withdrawn by dim processes, the tea-drinkers all float out through the doors, instead of bubbling up and away through the filmy roof
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- Country Life Press Printer
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- Grant, Gordon 1875-1962 Illustrator
- Doubleday, Doran & Company
- Harper & Brothers Publisher
- Wilson, Harry Leon 1867-1939 Author
- Twain, Mark 1835-1910 Author
- Brown, Arthur William 1881-1966 Illustrator
- Poe, Edgar Allan 1809-1849
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Africa, North American fiction Americans--Travel Anniversaries Autobiography Boys Brown, Charles Brockden, Businessmen Cather, Willa, Children of the rich City and town life Cooper, James Fenimore, Domestic drama England England--Bath Families First loves Gambling Glasgow, Ellen Anderson Gholson, Harris, Joel Chandler, Harte, Bret, Hawthorne, Nathaniel, Howells, William Dean, Indiana Inheritance and succession Irving, Washington, James, Henry, Loss (Psychology) Male friendship Manners and customs Man-woman relationships Melville, Herman, Middle class families Middle West Millionaires Mothers and sons Novelists, American Ocean travel Poe, Edgar Allan, Political fiction, American Short stories, American Social change Social classes Tarkington, Booth, Teenagers Twain, Mark, United States Wharton, Edith, Young men Young women
Alternative Names
Booth Tarkington Amerikaans auteur
Booth Tarkington écrivain américain
Booth Tarkington novelista estadounidense
Booth Tarkington scrittore e drammaturgo statunitense
Booth Tarkington US-amerikanischer Schriftsteller
Tarkington, B.
Tarkington B. 1869-1946
Tarkington, B. (Booth), 1869-1946
Tarkington, Newton Booth.
Tarkington, Newton Booth 1869-1946
Van Loot, Cornelius O
Van Loot, Cornelius Obenchain
Van Loot Cornelius Obenchain 1869-1946
Бут Таркингтон
Таркингтон Б. 1869-1946
Таркинтон Б. 1869-1946
بوث تارکینگتن
ターキントン, ブース
ブース・ターキントン
塔金顿
布斯·塔金頓
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