57 pages • 1 hour read
William Dean HowellsThe Rise of Silas Lapham
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1885A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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The Rise of Silas Lapham by William Dean Howells is praised for its realistic portrayal of late 19th-century American society and its complex character development. However, some critics find its pace slow and its plot predictable. It remains a significant work for its insightful social commentary and depiction of moral dilemmas.
Who Should Read The Rise of Silas Lapham?
Readers who appreciate realist fiction and socio-economic themes will enjoy William Dean Howells' The Rise of Silas Lapham. Fans of Henry James’ The Portrait of a Lady and Edith Wharton's The Age of Innocence will find its exploration of moral dilemmas and societal change particularly compelling.
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