The Magnificent Ambersons

Set against the backdrop of post-Civil War America, the story chronicles the decline of the Amberson family, an aristocratic clan in Indianapolis, as they face displacement by rising industrial tycoons. Spanning three generations, it captures the societal shifts from the late 19th to early 20th century, reflecting the tensions between old wealth and new money during a period of significant change. Awarded the Pulitzer Prize, this novel provides a poignant exploration of social and economic upheaval in a transforming urban landscape.