The Gilded Age by Mark Twain & Charles Dudley Warner (HC, 1890)

Description: The Gilded Age, A Tale of Today by Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner (American Publishing Company, Hardcover, 1890). 576 pages. Condition is Good; covers are heavily worn, firm binding, previous owner marks to first front endpapers, no writing to textblock, no torn pages. Early example of American classic. The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today, co-authored by Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner, is a satirical novel first published in 1873. The story critiques the greed and political corruption rampant in post-Civil War America. It follows the Hawkins family, who hope to sell their large, unimproved land to achieve wealth, and Laura Hawkins, who becomes a lobbyist in Washington, D.C. The novel also introduces characters like Colonel Beriah Sellers, whose endless optimism and schemes add humor to the narrative. This novel is notable for giving the era its name, “The Gilded Age,” symbolizing the thin veneer of prosperity covering the underlying social issues of the time. We welcome all offers and inquiries, more photos and information available upon request. Shipped securely and promptly with USPS mail.

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