Lapham Rising A Novel
Lapham Rising A Novel by Roger Rosenblatt is a reprint edition published by HarperCollins on May 22, 2007. This 272-page book is written in English and presents a narrative centered around Harry March, who finds his life disrupted by the arrival of a wealthy neighbor, Lapham. Living on an island in the Hamptons with his talking dog, Hector, Harry’s peaceful existence is challenged as he confronts the extravagant mansion Lapham plans to build, which he views as a symbol of societal decay.
Readers will discover a story that delves into themes of conflict and excess, as Harry’s perception of modern civilization is put to the test. The novel explores the dynamics of wealth and the impact of ostentation on community life. Through Harry’s perspective, the narrative unfolds a battle against what he perceives as the corrupting influence of affluence, setting the stage for a clash between contrasting values.
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Harry March is something of a wreck and more than half nuts. Up until now, he has lived peacefully on an island in the Hamptons with his talking dog, Hector, a born-again Evangelical and unapologetic capitalist. But March’s life starts to completely unravel when Lapham—an ostentatious multimillionaire who made his fortune on asparagus tongs—begins construction of a gargantuan mansion just across the way. To Harry, Lapham’s monstrosity-to-be represents the fetid and corrupt excess that has ruined modern civilization. Which means, quite simply, that this is war.
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