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Tarkington, Booth
1869
1946
Tarkington, Newton Booth
Tarkington, B. (Booth)
Van Loot, Cornelius Obenchain
Wilson, Harry Leon
1867
1939
White, Luther S.
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The Man from Home
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Man_from_Home_(play)
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"The Man from Home" by Booth Tarkington and Harry Leon Wilson is a comedic play written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in Sorrento, Southern Italy, where the plot revolves around the interactions between American tourists and European aristocracy, specifically focusing on an American named Daniel Voorhees Pike. As tensions arise surrounding social class, marriage proposals, and a mysterious political fugitive, the narrative explores themes of identity, culture clash, and the absurdities of social conventions. The opening of the play sets a lively scene at the terrace of the Hotel Regina Margherita, introducing several characters, including the shrewd attorney Daniel Pike, who is depicted as both lovable and out of place. As the characters engage in witty banter, the audience learns of Pike's guardianship over his American ward Ethel Granger-Simpson, who is betrothed to an English nobleman, Almeric St. Aubyn. Amidst the comedic misunderstandings, we also encounter the tension of a Russian fugitive hiding from authorities nearby, adding an element of suspense to the otherwise light-hearted exchanges. This blend of humor and drama establishes an engaging atmosphere that invites readers to explore the complexities of the characters' relationships and the societal expectations they navigate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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