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Gentleman from Indiana, the

Booth Tarkington's first novel, The Gentleman From Indiana, lays out a number of the recurring themes that would reappear in many of the author's later works, including a Midwestern setting and a highly moral protagonist who battles against forces of evil which are often symptomatic of deeper problems in the United States. In this story, the upright John Harkness returns to his hometown after law school, only to find himself locked in conflict with a group of racist crusaders.

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  • "Tarkington's first novel, published in 1899, features a crusading young editor, John Harkless, who comes to the small Indiana town of Plattsville to edit the dying local paper only to find corruption by a band of local thugs . . . and romance with a woman who exceeds all expectations."
  • "Booth Tarkington's first novel, The Gentleman From Indiana, lays out a number of the recurring themes that would reappear in many of the author's later works, including a Midwestern setting and a highly moral protagonist who battles against forces of evil which are often symptomatic of deeper problems in the United States. In this story, the upright John Harkness returns to his hometown after law school, only to find himself locked in conflict with a group of racist crusaders."@en
  • ""Cast: 11m., 4w., 2 children. May be expanded. When John Harkless, a decent optimist and the new owner and editor of the local newspaper, arrives in Plattville, Indiana, in 1889, he discovers that the tiny, dying town has long been represented in Congress by a corrupt political machine. In spite of threats to his life, Harkless--who bears a resemblance to Jimmy Stewart in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington--is determined to take on the bad guys and restore justice and pride to a community long in need of both. In the process he also discovers the true meaning of home in the unlikeliest of places. The Gentleman From Indiana is an ensemble play with a Thornton Wilder-like cast of eccentric characters who populate the town of fictional Plattville, including a brass band consisting of one lone tuba player. There is also a thoroughly modern young woman with a secret who not only gets the guy but saves his newspaper by becoming its editor in a most surprising way. Booth Tarkington's hugely successful novel was a celebration of compassion, decency, love, courage and integrity. More than a century later, James Still's fresh, vibrant, and lovingly crafted stage adaptation now makes it a compelling and relevant tale for contemporary theater audiences. Unit set. Approximate running time: 2 hours, 30 minutes."--Publisher's website."

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  • "Translations"
  • "Electronic books"
  • "Electronic books"@en
  • "History"@en
  • "Drama"
  • "Novels"
  • "Short stories"
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  • "Fiction"@en
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  • "The gentleman from Indianapolis : a treasury of Booth Tarkington"
  • "The gentleman from Indianapolis. : a treasury of Booth Tarkington, including 3 complete novels"@en
  • "The gentleman from Indianapolis"@en
  • "The gentleman from Indianapolis"
  • "The gentleman from Indiana"
  • "The gentleman from Indiana"@en
  • "The Gentleman from Indianapolis : a treasury"
  • "The Gentleman from Indiana"@en
  • "The Gentleman from Indiana"
  • "Gentleman from indiana"@en
  • "The gentleman from Indiana, by Booth Tarkington"@en
  • "The Gentleman From Indiana"@en
  • "Mannen från Indiana"
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  • "The gentleman from Indianapolis; a treasury of Booth Tarkington"@en
  • "The gentleman from Indianapolis; a treasury of Booth Tarkington"
  • "The gentleman from Indians"@en
  • "The Gentleman from Indiana. [A novel.]"@en
  • "The gentleman from Indianapolis: a treasury of Booth Tarkington, edited by John Beecroft"@en
  • "The Gentleman from Indianapolis"@en
  • "The gentlemen from Indiana"@en

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