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""The Gibson Upright"" is a novel written by Booth Tarkington, an American novelist and dramatist. The story is set in a small town in Indiana and revolves around the lives of the Gibson family, particularly the father, John Gibson, who is a successful lawyer and a respected... Read Full Overview

Newton Booth Tarkington (1869-1946) was an American novelist and dramatist best known for his novels The Magnificent Ambersons and Alice Adams. He is one of only four novelists to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction more than once, along with William Faulkner, John Updike, and... Read Full Overview

A play which is a humorous picture of the trials of running a factory with fairness to workers and efficiency.

"The Gibson Upright", Harry Leon Wilson. Harry Leon Wilson was an American novelist and dramatist (1867-1939).

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The Gibson Upright is a novel written by Booth Tarkington. The story revolves around the life of a young man named John Sherwood, who is a struggling musician trying to make a living in New York City. John is a talented pianist, but he can't seem to catch a break in the competitive... Read Full Overview

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The Gibson Upright

ANDREW GIBSON'S _office in his piano factory where he manufactures "The Gibson Upright." A very plain interior; pleasant to the eye, yet distinctly an office in a factory, and without luxuries; altogether utilitarian.

Booth Tarkington's "The Gibson Upright" is a compelling drama exploring the complexities of factory life and labor. A powerful piece of social commentary, the play delves into the dynamics within a factory setting, offering a glimpse into the lives and struggles of working... Read Full Overview

The Gibson Upright is a novel written by Booth Tarkington, an American author who is best known for his Pulitzer Prize-winning novels, The Magnificent Ambersons and Alice Adams. The story revolves around the Gibson family, who live in a small town in Indiana during the early... Read Full Overview