In the Arena

In the Arena: Stories of Political Life is a collection of short stories written by Booth Tarkington, an American novelist and dramatist. The book explores the world of politics through a series of fictional stories set in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.Each story in the book focuses on a different political figure or situation, ranging from small-town mayors to national political campaigns. Tarkington's characters are complex and nuanced, and he explores the personal and political challenges they face as they navigate the world of politics.The book also explores themes of corruption, ambition, and the clash between idealism and pragmatism in politics. Tarkington's writing is engaging and insightful, and his stories offer a unique window into the world of American politics during a time of great change and upheaval.Overall, In the Arena: Stories of Political Life is a must-read for anyone interested in politics, history, or American literature. Tarkington's stories are both entertaining and thought-provoking, and they offer a fascinating glimpse into the complex world of politics.1913. Illustrated by A.I. Keller, Power O'Malley and J.J. Gould. Although his first book was about English romance, Newton Booth Tarkington, winner of two Pulitzer Prizes, for The Magnificent Ambersons and Alice Adams, came to be known for his comical (and almost cynical) style of the Lost Generation that characterized the 1920's. Contents: Boss Gorgett; The Aliens; The Need of Money; Hector. Part II: Mrs. Protheroe and Great Men's Sons. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.