"The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today" by Charles Dudley Warner and Mark Twain is a satirical novel that critiques greed, corruption, and social inequality in post-Civil War America. It follows a diverse cast of characters as they navigate the pursuit of wealth and power, exposing the moral and political flaws of the era. The book coined the term "Gilded Age" to describe the period's glittering surface and underlying problems.
Book information
Genre
Historical Fiction
Length
16 hrs 19 mins
Publish date
Dec 1, 1873
Language
English
About the Author
Charles Dudley Warner
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