The Magnificent Ambersons

'Pride is a tricky customer to deal with - it's like quicksand: you don't realize you're sinking until it's too late.' First published in 1918, The Magnificent Ambersons is a beautifully crafted tale charting the decline of a wealthy Midwestern family, in parallel with the ever-changing landscape of early twentieth-century America. Set against the backdrop of profound social and economic change, Tarkington's novel focusses on the affluent Amberson family, whose fortunes begin to fade as ind...