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The Philadelphian
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Touted By Its Original Publisher As An Expos And Indictment Of Blueblooded Philadelphia Society, The Late Richard Powell'S The Philadelphian Was Released To Rave Reviews And Later Became The 1959 Oscarnominated Film, The Young Philadelphians, Starring Paul Newman And Robert Vaughn.The Philadelphian Was An Immediate National Bestseller, And In The 50 Years Since Its Debut The Novel Has Been Widely Hailed As Richard Powell'S Crowning Literary Achievement. The Author'S Acute Sense Of Irony Infuses This Raw, Powerful Saga Of A Family Of Humble Origins Climbing The Philadelphia Social Ladder. Beginning With The Emigration Of A Poor Irish Girl In 1857, The Story Spans Four Generations And Climaxes With Her Grandson, An Ambitious Young Defense Lawyer, Holding The City Spellbound In One Of The Most Compelling Courtroom Scenes Ever Written.Plexus Publishing, Inc. Is Delighted To Have Worked With The Author'S Family To Restore The Philadelphian To Print After A Long And Inexplicable Hiatus. This 50Th Anniversary Edition Includes A New Foreword By Oscar Nominee Robert Vaughn And, In A Special Preface, Richard Powell'S Previously Unpublished (And Nottobemissed) Soliloquy, The Personality Of Philadelphia. (Paperback)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of The Philadelphian? A: The Philadelphian explores the theme of social ascent within Philadelphia's elite society, focusing on a family's journey from humble origins to high social standing.
- Q: Who is the author of The Philadelphian? A: The Philadelphian is written by Richard Powell, known for his sharp wit and keen social observations.
- Q: What is special about the 50th anniversary edition of The Philadelphian? A: This edition includes a new foreword by Oscar nominee Robert Vaughn and a previously unpublished soliloquy by Richard Powell titled 'The Personality of Philadelphia'.
- Q: What type of binding does The Philadelphian have? A: The Philadelphian is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in The Philadelphian? A: The Philadelphian contains 323 pages.
- Q: Is The Philadelphian a new or used book? A: The Philadelphian is listed as a new book.
- Q: When was The Philadelphian published? A: The Philadelphian was published on January 1, 2006.
- Q: What genre does The Philadelphian belong to? A: The Philadelphian is categorized under Literature & Fiction.
- Q: What can readers expect from the courtroom scenes in The Philadelphian? A: Readers can expect compelling courtroom scenes that showcase the tension and drama of legal battles, particularly through the eyes of an ambitious young defense lawyer.
- Q: Is The Philadelphian suitable for readers interested in historical fiction? A: Yes, The Philadelphian incorporates historical elements, chronicling the lives of a family over four generations, starting from the emigration of a poor Irish girl in 1857.