The Turmoil (novel)

The Turmoil

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Author	Booth Tarkington
Illustrator	C.E. Chambers
Language	English
Genre	Drama Historical fiction
Publisher	Harper & Brothers Publishers
Publication date	1915
Publication place	United States
Media type	Print

The Turmoil is a 1915 novel by American author Booth Tarkington. ^{[1] [2]} Written when Tarkington was about 50, it became a #1 bestseller. It deals with the transformation of idealized small town life and the relationship of a father and son. ^[3] It received favorable reviews from critics. ^{[4] [5]} The depiction of a clash of wills between a business driven father and his aspiring writer son "finds the golden way of truth, interest, and genuine humor," according to a review in the North American Review . ^[6]

Film adaptations

The novel has twice been adapted:

• The Turmoil , a 1916 silent film directed by Edgar Jones

• The Turmoil , a 1924 silent film directed by Hobart Henley

References

1. Tarkington, Booth; Chambers, Charles Edward. "The turmoil: a novel". Harper & Brothers – via Wikimedia Commons.
2. "The turmoil, a novel,". Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA.
3. Gottlieb, Robert (November 4, 2019). "The Rise and Fall of Booth Tarkington" – via www.newyorker.com.
4. Tarkington, Booth (June 4, 2019). "Booth Tarkington: Novels & Stories (LOA #319): The Magnificent Ambersons / Alice Adams / In the Arena: Stories of Political Life". Library of America – via Google Books.
5. "Tarkington's Latest Book". Newspapers.com. February 13, 1915. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
6. Sparks, Jared; Lowell, James Russell; Everett, Edward; Lodge, Henry Cabot (November 13, 1915). "The North American Review". O. Everett – via Google Books.