Booth Tarkington was an illustrious American novelist and dramatist born on July 29, 1869, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Connoisseurs of early 20th-century American literature recognize Tarkington's work for its wit, vibrant characterization, and insightful depiction of the changing social fabric of his time. His narrative style, which often exudes a gentle satirical undertone, won him the Pulitzer Pr...