The Rise Of Silas Lapham

The Rise of Silas Lapham is a novel written by William Dean Howells and published in 1885. It tells the story of Silas Lapham, a self-made millionaire who made his fortune in the paint business. Lapham is a man of great ambition and drive, but he is also a man who is struggling to find his place in the world.The novel is set in Boston in the late 19th century, and it explores the themes of social class, ambition, and the American dream. Lapham's rise to wealth and success is contrasted with the lives of the aristocratic Coreys, who are struggling to maintain their social status in a rapidly changing world.As Lapham becomes more successful, he becomes increasingly obsessed with his social status and his desire to be accepted by the Boston elite. He is torn between his desire to be accepted by the Coreys and his loyalty to his working-class roots.The novel is a powerful exploration of the American dream and the struggle to find one's place in the world. It is a timeless work that continues to resonate with readers today.Brought up by nothing but hisself.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.