Beasley’s Christmas Party (1909)

Beasley's Christmas Party is a novel written by Booth Tarkington and published in 1909. The story is set in a small town in Indiana and revolves around the character of Thornton Beasley, a wealthy and eccentric businessman who decides to throw a lavish Christmas party for the townspeople. The party is held in Beasley's large mansion and is attended by a diverse group of people from all walks of life. As the night progresses, the guests engage in various activities, including dancing, singing, and storytelling. However, tensions arise when Beasley's estranged son, who has been living in Europe, unexpectedly shows up at the party. The novel explores themes of family, love, and the meaning of Christmas. Tarkington's writing style is characterized by his use of vivid descriptions and dialogue, which bring the characters and setting to life. Beasley's Christmas Party is a heartwarming and entertaining novel that captures the spirit of the holiday season.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.