The Gilded Age
eng. The Gilded Age · 1873
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Main Ideas
- Critique of corruption and greed in American society after the Civil War
- Depiction of social inequality and hypocrisy in politics and business
- Satirical portrayal of the American Dream and the pursuit of wealth
- Illustration of the impact of industrialization and urbanization on society
- Analysis of moral decline and loss of values in the chase for material gain
- Exploration of human nature and weaknesses through humor and irony

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Date of publication: 13 January 2025
Updated: 5 February 2025
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Genre: Classical literature
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