The Rise of Silas Lapham
About this book
The Rise of Silas Lapham is a novel written by William Dean Howells in 1885 about the materialistic rise of Silas Lapham from rags to riches, and his ensuing moral susceptibility. Silas earns a fortune in the paint business, but he lacks social standards, which he tries to attain through his daughter's marriage to the aristocratic Corey family. Silas' morality does not fail him. He loses his money but makes the right moral decision when his partner proposes the unethical selling of the mills to English settlers.
Reader Profile
3.4/5 · 4433 readers · 256 pages · ≈ 4 h 44 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read The Rise of Silas Lapham?
About ≈ 4 h 44 m — 256 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Rise of Silas Lapham?
256 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Rise of Silas Lapham?
It sits on the Biography & Memoir, Fiction shelves.
Is The Rise of Silas Lapham in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who wrote The Rise of Silas Lapham?
William Dean Howells.
Where can I read The Rise of Silas Lapham online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library