Beasley's Christmas Party (1909) - Booth Tarkington - Bog

Beasley's Christmas Party is a novel written by American author Booth Tarkington and published in 1909. The story takes place in a small town in Indiana during the Christmas season. The main character, Mr. Beasley, is a wealthy and eccentric bachelor who decides to host a Christmas party for the town's residents, including the local elite and working-class families.The novel explores the dynamics between the different social classes as they come together for the party. Beasley's guests include a wide range of characters, from wealthy businessmen to struggling artists and their families. As the night progresses, tensions rise and secrets are revealed, leading to unexpected twists and turns.Throughout the novel, Tarkington explores themes of social class, wealth, and community. He portrays the town as a microcosm of American society, highlighting the struggles and conflicts that arise when people from different backgrounds come together.Beasley's Christmas Party is a heartwarming and humorous tale that captures the spirit of Christmas and the importance of community. It has been praised for its vivid characters, witty dialogue, and insightful commentary on American society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.