
His Own People is a poignant exploration of identity and self-discovery by Booth Tarkington, one of America's most celebrated novelists. The story follows a young man as he navigates societal expectations, personal ambition, and the complexities of class dynamics. With its...


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His Own People is a novel written by Booth Tarkington that tells the story of a wealthy young man named John Denby who, after being raised in Europe, returns to his hometown in the American Midwest. Denby is initially welcomed back with open arms by his family and old friends,...






Many people who are traveling abroad take the opportunity to forge a new, albeit temporary, identity for themselves. In his quest to be welcomed among the upper crust in Europe, American Robert Russ Mellin creates a moneyed, cultured alter ego. However, before long, Mellin happens...