The Guest of Quesnay

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Newton Booth Tarkington, an acclaimed American novelist and dramatist, garnered recognition for his works, including The Magnificent Ambersons and Alice Adams, winning the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction twice. Celebrated in the early 20th century, he contributed to Indiana's literary Golden Age alongside notable contemporaries. His narratives often reflect a critical view of automobiles and are rooted in Midwestern settings. Tarkington also had a brief political career, serving in the Indiana House of Representatives, highlighting his multifaceted influence on American culture.