"Tempest" is a novel by the American writer Booth Tarkington, which tells the story of changes in the life of a small town with the advent of industry and the development of capitalist ideas in the early 20th century. The author successfully shows the conflict between old and new values through the prism of heroes who face social and personal problems. The book helps readers better understand the development of American society at the beginning of the 20th century and reflects timeless themes that are relevant in the modern world.