Twilight Last Gleaming: Travels in America

Twilight's Last Gleaming: Travels in America

by Adina Arden Cooper

4.9 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	989 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	151 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Paperback	:	82 pages
Item Weight	:	3.21 ounces
Dimensions	:	5.06 x 0.19 x 7.81 inches

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Lawrence Wright's Meditation on the American Empire

In his book Twilight Last Gleaming: Travels in America, Lawrence Wright explores the decline of the American empire. Wright argues that America is in a state of decline and that its future is uncertain. The book is a meditation on the American character and the challenges facing the country.

Wright begins his book by describing the American Dream. He argues that the Dream is a powerful force that has shaped American history. However, he also argues that the Dream is in danger of being lost. Wright points to a number of factors that he believes are contributing to the decline of the Dream, including economic inequality, political polarization, and environmental degradation.

Wright also explores the role of religion in American life. He argues that religion is a powerful force in American society, but that it is also a source of division. Wright points to the rise of religious extremism as a major threat to the country.

In the end, Wright concludes that the future of America is uncertain. He argues that the country is facing a number of serious challenges, but that it also has the potential to overcome them. Wright calls for Americans to come together and work to rebuild the Dream.

Themes in Twilight Last Gleaming

• The decline of the American empire
• The loss of the American Dream
• The role of religion in American life
• The future of America

Reviews of Twilight Last Gleaming

"Twilight Last Gleaming is a powerful and thought-provoking book. Wright provides a clear-eyed assessment of the challenges facing America and offers a compelling vision for the future." - The New York Times

"Twilight Last Gleaming is a must-read for anyone who cares about the future of America. Wright's insights are incisive and his writing is eloquent." - The Washington Post

About the Author

Lawrence Wright is an American author, journalist, and screenwriter. He is a staff writer for The New Yorker and has won two Pulitzer Prizes. Wright is the author of several books, including The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11 and Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of Belief.

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A photo of Lawrence Wright, author of "Twilight Last Gleaming: Travels in America"

Twilight's Last Gleaming: Travels in America

by Adina Arden Cooper

4.9 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	989 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	151 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Paperback	:	82 pages
Item Weight	:	3.21 ounces
Dimensions	:	5.06 x 0.19 x 7.81 inches

FREE