His Own People

Booth Tarkington's 'His Own People' stands as a captivating examination of the allure and pretense of self-invention against the backdrop of expatriate life. With a narrative finely embroidered with Tarkington's characteristic wit and sharp social insight, the novella transports readers through the endeavors of Robert Russ Mellin—an American smitten by the European tapestry of culture and class. M...