Experience the enduring relevance of 'The Rise of Silas Lapham' with this brand new Norton Critical Edition, ISBN 9780393922424, published by W W Norton & Company in 2018. This masterpiece by William Dean Howells, often regarded as one of America's first and foremost realist novels, delves into themes of business ethics, social dynamics, and personal ambition during the tumultuous Gilded Age. Paul R. Petrie’s thorough annotations guide readers through the intricate narratives of power and morality, giving context to every chapter.

This edition is not just a book; it is an invaluable resource for students and literature enthusiasts alike. Within its pages, you'll find rich contextual materials, including maps of historical Boston and insightful excerpts from Howells’s essays on realism. Furthermore, explore a selection of over a dozen critical reviews and early reader letters that illuminate Howells's impact on American literature. Twelve modern essays contribute to a deeper understanding of its style, themes, and relevance today.

Perfect for classroom settings or personal libraries, this Norton Critical Edition is designed to enhance your reading experience, allowing a comprehensive appreciation of Howells’s work through a three-part format: annotated text, contexts, and criticism. It's the ideal tool for analyzing 19th-century American society and the ethical dilemmas within the business world, making it essential for any literature curriculum.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393922424
Year: 2018
Publisher: W W Norton & Company


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"In a time of financial and political anxiety, Paul Petrie has reestablished the power of one of the great realist novels of business and ethics. This new edition of The Rise of Silas Lapham deserves to be read and reread for the messages it can deliver about our own morality."
-DANIEL J. MROZOWSKI, Trinity College


This Norton Critical Edition includes:
? The text of the novel as it first appeared (serialized in 1884?85), with explanatory annotations by Paul R. Petrie.
? A wealth of contextual materials, including maps of contemporary Boston, correspondence about the novel's composition, excerpts from Howells's essays on literary realism, and readings carefully chosen in order to help students understand American society during the Gilded Age.
? Over a dozen reviews of the novel and letters from Howells's early readers.
? Twelve modern essays exploring the novel's style and themes.
? A Chronology of Howells's life and a Selected Bibliography.

About the Series

Read by more than 12 million students over fifty-five years, Norton Critical Editions set the standard for apparatus that is right for undergraduate readers. The three-part format-annotated text, contexts, and criticism-helps students to better understand, analyze, and appreciate the literature, while opening a wide range of teaching possibilities for instructors. Whether in print or in digital format, Norton Critical Editions provide all the resources students need.