Pulitzer Prize Fiction Winner
The Late George Apley
by John P. Marquand
Summary
A satirical biography of a Boston Brahmin who lives his entire life constrained by the rigid social conventions of his class, told through letters, diary entries, and editorial commentary.
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Historical Context & Significance
Marquand expertly lampooned Boston's upper-class provincialism and social snobbery. The novel-in-letters format allowed him to create a portrait of a man trapped by propriety and tradition.