Much has been written about America's Gilded Age"0-8078—that turbulent period from 1870 to 1900 when the great fortunes were built and monopolies founded. Taylor reexamines the period through the work of its novelists—Mark Twain, Edward Bellamy, Frank Norris, and a host of lesser figures. Delightfully nonacademic, this book sharply questions many of our present ideas about the time."Originally published in 1942.A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.