The Magnificent Ambersons

The Magnificent Ambersons

1918 • 242 pages

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The lives and changing fortunes of 3 generations of a once-powerful and socially prominent family are chronicled in this vivid tale of the corrupting influence of greed and materialism. As the wheels of industry and commerce rapidly usher in the early 20th century, ambition, success, loyalty, prominence and prestige for the Amberson family forever changes.

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The Growth Trilogy

The Growth Trilogy is a 3-book series with 3 primary works first released in 1915 with contributions by Booth Tarkington.


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Listened to the LibriVox recording.

This was a decent story. Not amazing, or it wouldn't've taken me forever to finish listening to, but it was good.

April 2, 2013