The Two Vanrevels

The Two Vanrevels is a novel by Booth Tarkington that tells the story of two brothers, Augustus and John Vanrevel, who are living in a small town in the American South during the Civil War. Augustus is a wealthy and respected lawyer, while John is a talented but reckless young man who has a reputation for drinking and gambling.The novel begins with John returning home after a long absence, and the two brothers quickly become embroiled in a bitter feud over a woman named Cynthia Ware. Augustus is in love with Cynthia and wants to marry her, but John is also attracted to her and is determined to win her affections.As the conflict between the brothers intensifies, the town becomes divided, with some siding with Augustus and others with John. The situation is further complicated by the outbreak of the Civil War, which adds a new layer of tension and danger to the already volatile situation.As the story unfolds, the reader is drawn into the complex web of relationships and emotions that surround the Vanrevel brothers and the people they love. The Two Vanrevels is a gripping tale of love, loyalty, and betrayal, set against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous periods in American history.1902. 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. The book begins: It was long ago in the days when men sighed when they fell in love; when people danced by candle and lamp, and did dance, too, instead of solemnly gliding about; in that mellow time so long ago, when the young were romantic and summer was roses and wine, old Carewe brought his lovely daughter home from the convent to wreck the hearts of the youth of Rouen. 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.