The Turmoil (novel)
1915 novel by Booth Tarkington
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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]
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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 | |
| Pages | 349 |
| Followed by | The Magnificent Ambersons |
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
