National Avenue

National Avenue by Booth Tarkington, published in 1922, is a novel that presents a vivid portrait of American life during the early 20th century, specifically focusing on a group of characters living in the Midwest. Tarkington, who won two Pulitzer Prizes for Fiction (for The Magnificent Ambersons and Alice Adams), is known for his keen observations of social and cultural changes in America during his time. National Avenue is no exception, offering readers a snapshot of a world on the brink of modernity, grappling with both personal ambitions and societal expectations.