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The Rise of Silas Lapham

by William Dean Howells
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William Dean Howells' 1885 novel, The Rise of Silas Lapham tells the story of its protagonist's materialistic aspirations; his rise from rags to riches. Despite making a fortune in business, Silas feels he lacks social position; he banks on the marriage of his daughter to an aristocratic family to change this. But Silas faces a moral quandary when his business partner suggests dodgy business dealings.

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Publisher: The Floating Press

Kindle Book

  • Release date: September 21, 2009

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  • ISBN: 9781775416500
  • Release date: September 21, 2009

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9781775416500
  • File size: 394 KB
  • Release date: September 21, 2009

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Kindle Book
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subjects

Classic Literature Fiction

Languages

English

William Dean Howells' 1885 novel, The Rise of Silas Lapham tells the story of its protagonist's materialistic aspirations; his rise from rags to riches. Despite making a fortune in business, Silas feels he lacks social position; he banks on the marriage of his daughter to an aristocratic family to change this. But Silas faces a moral quandary when his business partner suggests dodgy business dealings.

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Classic Literature Fiction