Harlequin and Columbine

Booth Tarkington, born Newton Booth Tarkington on July 29, 1869, in Indianapolis, Indiana, was a distinguished American novelist and dramatist best known for his insightful portrayals of Midwestern American life. A leading author of his time, Tarkington shone in the fields of literature and politics, even serving in the Indiana House of Representatives. His literary style is marked by a blend of h...