Ramsey Milholland
An Exploration of Social Class and Identity in Early 20th Century AmericaBy Booth Tarkington
Length4h 30m
About this audiobook
Booth Tarkington's "Ramsey Milholland" is a poignant coming-of-age novel that explores the tumultuous journey of adolescence against the backdrop of early 20th-century American society. Written in Tarkington's signature realistic style, the narrative deftly blends humor and pathos, allowing readers to both empathize with and critique the idiosyncrasies of youthful ambition and societal expectation. The work is notable for its rich character development and evocative portrayal of Midwestern life, reflecting the author's skillful use of dialogue and narrative pacing that brings the world of Ramsey and his peers to life. Tarkington, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, was deeply influenced by his own experiences growing up in Indianapolis, providing him with an intimate understanding of the societal norms and pressures that shape young lives. His keen observation of human nature, coupled with an incisive critique of contemporary culture, informs the depth of his characters and enhances the novel'Äôs inherent themes of identity and growth. This personal connection to his subject matter allows Tarnking to infuse Ramsey's journey with a sense of authenticity and empathy that resonates powerfully with readers. "Ramsey Milholland" is not just a tale of youthful trials and tribulations; it is a compelling exploration of the human condition that invites reflection on universal themes of aspiration, loss, and the relentless march toward adulthood. Readers seeking a heartfelt yet incisive narrative will find in Tarkington's work a timeless gem that speaks to the challenges faced by every generation.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, Historical Fiction
Length4 hrs 30 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 12, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1To the Memory of Billy Miller (William Henry Harrison Miller II) 1908 - 1918 Little Patriot, Good Citizen, Friend of Mankind
12Chapter XI
2Chapter I
13Chapter XII
3Chapter II
14Chapter XIII
4Chapter III
15Chapter XIV
5Chapter IV
16Chapter XV
Show all chaptersShow less
6Chapter V
17Chapter XVI
7Chapter VI
18Chapter XVII
8Chapter VII
19Chapter XVIII
9Chapter VIII
20Chapter XIX
10Chapter IX
21Chapter XX
11Chapter X
22Chapter XXI
More from Booth Tarkington
WomenBooth Tarkington10h 18m$2 · $0.00
Monsieur BeaucaireBooth Tarkington2h 41m$2 · $0.00
The MidlanderBooth Tarkington10h 18m$2 · $0.00
The Conquest of CanaanBooth Tarkington9h 23m$1 · $0.00
Presenting Lily MarsBooth Tarkington10h 18m$1 · $0.00
The Two VanrevelsBooth Tarkington6h 51m$2 · $0.00
The Beautiful LadyBooth Tarkington53m$2 · $0.00
The MidlanderBooth Tarkington12h 27m$2 · $0.00
Monsieur BeaucaireBooth Tarkington29m$2 · $0.00
The Magnificent AmbersonsBooth Tarkington10h 57m$10 · $0.00
The Complete Works: Charlotte, Emily, Anne, Patrick & Branwell BrontëCharlotte Brontë, Anne Brontë, Emily Brontë138h 12m$1 · $0.00
L. M. Montgomery – Premium Collection: Novels, Short Stories, Poetry & MemoirsLucy Maud Montgomery155h 55m$2 · $0.00
The Complete Books of F. Scott Fitzgerald (all his 5 novels + all 4 short story collections published during his lifetime)F. Scott Fitzgerald87h 53m$2 · $0.00
MARK TWAIN: 12 Novels, 195 Short Stories, Autobiography, 10 Travel Books, 160+ Essays & Speeches (Illustrated)Mark Twain416h 24m$2 · $0.00
The Great Gatsby: Original 1925 Edition (An F. Scott Fitzgerald Classic NovelFrancis Scott Fitzgerald4h 45m$18 · $0.00
The Complete Novels of Jane Austen & Brontë SistersCharlotte Brontë, Anne Brontë, Emily Brontë, Jane Austen204h 24m$2 · $0.00
Louisa May Alcott: 16 Novels in One Volume (Illustrated Edition)Louisa May Alcott141h 35m$2 · $0.00
The Fire Next TimeJames Baldwin2h 25m$15
The Complete Works of Oscar WildeOscar Wilde80h 38m$1 · $0.00
The Count of Monte Cristo + The Three Musketeers + The Man in the Iron Mask (3 Unabridged Classics)Alexandre Dumas100h 13m$2 · $0.00
Betty Crocker picture cooky bookBetty Crocker, Inc. General Mills2h 13m$2 · $0.00
Braving the TruthRachel Held Evans11h 31m$29 · $0.00
Richard Wagamese SelectedRichard Wagamese3h 14m$15
Shōgun, Part OneJames Clavell24h 19m$35
Henry V (The Play, Historical Background and Analysis of the Character in the Play)William Shakespeare, William Hazlitt8h 40m$1 · $0.00
Pathways to LightPrakash Amte7h 6m$8
The Mysterious Island Trilogy: 2 TranslationsJules Verne42h 34m$2 · $0.00
The North American Indian (Illustrated Edition)Edward S. Curtis, Frederick Webb Hodge6h$2 · $0.00
The Complete Novels of Leo Tolstoy in One Premium Edition (World Classics Series)Leo Tolstoy213h 41m$2 · $0.00
The Complete Novels of the Brontë Sisters (8 Novels: Jane Eyre, Shirley, Villette, The Professor, Emma, Wuthering Heights, Agnes Grey and The Tenant of Wildfell Hall)Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë, Anne Brontë118h 9m$2 · $0.00
MusashiEiji Yoshikawa53h 20m$30
The Things We Cannot SayKelly Rimmer13h 48m$33 · $0.00
Their Castilian OrphanAnna Belfrage14h 45m$27
With Fire and Sword, The Deluge & Pan MichaelHenryk Sienkiewicz113h 5m$1 · $0.00
The Complete Works of Henry Rider HaggardHenry Rider Haggard694h 14m$2 · $0.00
The Count of Monte Cristo (With Original Illustrations)Alexandre Dumas54h 7m$2 · $0.00
Eagles over BritainLee Jackson12h 26m$23
Rilla of InglesideLucy Maud Montgomery11h 44m$2 · $0.00
The Palliser Novels: Complete 6 Book CollectionAnthony Trollope182h 37m$2 · $0.00
The Viennese DressmakerKathryn Gauci11h 46m$23 · $0.00
The Man in the Brown Suit & They Came to BaghdadAgatha Christie15h 43m$33 · $0.00
Under the Light of the Italian MoonJennifer Anton12h 28m$23 · $0.00
Jubilee, 50th Anniversary EditionMargaret Walker15h 43m$25 · $0.00
Arch of TriumphErich Maria Remarque15h 51m$28
Serenade for NadiaZülfü Livaneli9h 9m$20
Pride and PrejudiceJane Austen14h 44m$2 · $0.00
The Complete Novels of Robert L. Stevenson (Illustrated)Robert Louis Stevenson101h 15m$1 · $0.00
Zane Grey - Ultimate Collection: 60+ Western Classics, Historical Novels & Baseball StoriesZane Grey568h 56m$1 · $0.00
Between Two WorldsUpton Sinclair31h 43m$30
Under the Java MoonHeather B. Moore12h 23m$23
You may also like
Whilomville StoriesStephen Crane4h 25m$2.30
Kipps: The Story of a Simple SoulH. G. Wells12h 35m$2.30
The White FeatherP. G. Wodehouse5h 7m$2.30
First Day BackRyan Aoto5m$2
Being FrankDonna Earnhardt9m$5 · $0.00
In the Fifth at Malory TowersEnid Blyton4h 57m$2 · $0.00
Adolescent PsychologyStephen B. Gadzama (phd)1h 51m$12 · $0.00
The Parent's Assistant; Or, Stories for ChildrenMaria Edgeworth18h 5m$2.30
Tibby, the Tiger BunnyEmily Lim5m$6 · $0.00
Psychology and Social SanityHugo Münsterberg5h 30m$1 · $0.00
Ellis's Primary Physiology; Or, Good Health for Boys and GirlsEdward Sylvester Ellis$1 · $0.00
Joe Wilson and His MatesHenry Lawson8h 2m$1 · $0.00
Big NateLincoln Peirce1h 50m5 (1)$16 · $0.00
Ramona the PestBeverly Cleary2h 35m$18 · $0.00
Pete the Kitty's Outdoor Art ProjectJames Dean, Kimberly Dean6m$4 · $0.00
Business-Englisch lernen Audio - Leadership and decision-makingKen Taylor1h 14m$23
Winning his gameRalph Henry Barbour7h 24m$2 · $0.00
Raw MaterialDorothy Canfield Fisher6h 48m$2 · $0.00
Smith College StoriesJosephine Daskam Bacon5h 44m$2 · $0.00
Clark the Shark Takes HeartBruce Hale8m$4 · $0.00