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The Gilded Age

a Tale of Today vol 1

Book • 1873

Author

Charles Dudley Warner

Author

Mark Twain

Published in 1873, 'The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today' is a satirical novel that satirizes greed and political corruption in the United States during the late 19th century.

The book follows the story of the Hawkins family and their attempts to improve their fortunes through land speculation.

It also includes a parallel story about two young men, Philip Sterling and Henry Brierly, who seek their fortunes in similar ways.

The novel is notable for its commentary on the social and political dynamics of the time, including themes of corruption, materialism, and the struggles of the era.

The title 'The Gilded Age' has become synonymous with the period in American history from the 1870s to the late 1890s, characterized by its superficial glitter and underlying corruption.

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Mentioned in 10 episodes

Mentioned by

Derek Thompson

as the co-author of "The Gilded Age", a book satirizing the juxtaposition of obscene wealth and poverty.

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Plain History: The Gilded Age

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Ron Chernow

, someone reading that book, not knowing about his life, would figure out Mark Twain would be the last person in the world who would get caught up in that.

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The UNTOLD Emotional Struggles of History’s Most Powerful Men | Ron Chernow (PT. 2)

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Chuck Bryan

when discussing the book's satire of the Gilded Age.

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Selects: Robber Barons!

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Stephen J. Dubner

as the coiner of the phrase "The Gilded Age."

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Is the U.S. Really Less Corrupt Than China — and How About Russia? (Ep. 481 Update)

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Ron Chernow

as Twain's first novel, satirizing the plutocrats of his day.

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‘Mark Twain’ with Ron Chernow

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Lawrence Goldman

as a satire on the rapid enrichment and industrialization of America after the Civil War.

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The American Populists

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Dhruv Khullar

when discussing an era marked by inequality, greed, and moral decay, but painted in a veneer of abundance and progress.

The Gilded Age of Medicine with Dhruv Khullar, MD

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Matt Seybold

as the authors of "The Gilded Age", used as a reference point for periodizing economic history.

From Technostructure To Technofeudalism

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Matt Seybold

in relation to the fictional Nobbs University.

The Black University Concept & The Second Curriculum

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Matt Seybold

in the context of discussing the founding of Morehouse College.

Philanthrocapitalism U

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Chuck Bryan

as a satire co-written with Charles Dudley Warner in 1873, depicting a poor farmer's unsuccessful attempt to thrive during the Second Industrial Revolution.

Robber Barons!

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