The Rise of Silas Lapham: Book Guide, Author and Facts
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The Rise of Silas Lapham is a novel written by William Dean Howells in 1885 about the materialistic rise of Silas Lapham from rags to riches, and his ensuing moral susceptibility. Silas earns a fortune in the paint business, but he lacks social standards, which he tries to attain through his daughter's marriage to the aristocratic Corey family. Silas' morality does not fail him. He loses his money but makes the right moral decision when his partner proposes the unethical selling of the mills to English settlers.
Quick facts about The Rise of Silas Lapham
- Title: The Rise of Silas Lapham
- Author: William Dean Howells
- First published: 1884
- Genre: rich people, socialites, businessmen
- OpenLibrary ID: OL69032W
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What is The Rise of Silas Lapham about?
The Rise of Silas Lapham is a novel written by William Dean Howells in 1885 about the materialistic rise of Silas Lapham from rags to riches, and his ensuing moral susceptibility.
Who wrote The Rise of Silas Lapham?
The Rise of Silas Lapham was written by William Dean Howells.
When was The Rise of Silas Lapham published?
The Rise of Silas Lapham was first published in 1884.
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