The Rise of Silas Lapham

The Rise of Silas Lapham by William Dean Howells is a realist novel that tells the story of Silas Lapham, a self-made businessman who gains wealth through the paint industry but struggles with moral and social challenges as he tries to rise in Boston's elite society.

The novel explores themes of integrity, class, and the true meaning of success, ultimately showing that personal honor is more important than social status or wealth. Lapham's rise is paralleled by his eventual moral redemption, even as his fortunes decline.

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The Rise of Silas Lapham

The Rise of Silas Lapham by William Dean Howells is a realist novel that tells the story of Silas Lapham, a self-made businessman who gains wealth through the paint industry but struggles with moral and social challenges as he tries to rise in Boston's elite society.

The novel explores themes of integrity, class, and the true meaning of success, ultimately showing that personal honor is more important than social status or wealth. Lapham's rise is paralleled by his eventual moral redemption, even as his fortunes decline.

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The Rise of Silas Lapham

The Rise of Silas Lapham

by William Dean Howells
The Rise of Silas Lapham

The Rise of Silas Lapham

by William Dean Howells

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The Rise of Silas Lapham by William Dean Howells is a realist novel that tells the story of Silas Lapham, a self-made businessman who gains wealth through the paint industry but struggles with moral and social challenges as he tries to rise in Boston's elite society.

The novel explores themes of integrity, class, and the true meaning of success, ultimately showing that personal honor is more important than social status or wealth. Lapham's rise is paralleled by his eventual moral redemption, even as his fortunes decline.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9798897185412
Publisher: Lushena Books
Publication date: 07/15/2025
Pages: 316
Product dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 1.00(d)
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