George Barr Mccutcheon

Broschiertes Buch

A FOOL AND HIS MONEY

Beschreibung

The book "A Fool and His Money" was written by American writer George Barr McCutcheon, who is well-known for his romantic and comedic works. Against the backdrop of an exciting and humorous story, the book was initially published in 1905. The protagonist of the tale is Richard Carter, a wealthy but rather gullible young man who gets caught up in a number of humorous mishaps. Richard gets a big inheritance, but because of his gullibility and lack of financial knowledge, he is easily duped by others in his immediate vicinity. The tale develops with witty language, love entanglements, and amusing antics as Richard struggles to manage his newfound wealth. McCutcheon's humorous manner and sarcastic perspective on cultural standards are evident throughout the story. Themes of money, dishonesty, and the humorous fallout from financial foolishness are all explored. As a prime example of early 20th-century American humorous fiction, "A Fool and His Money" continues to captivate readers with its engaging storyline and vibrant cast of characters.

Autor

George Barr McCutcheon was a famous American author who lived from July 26, 1866, to October 23, 1928. A group of books set in Graustark, a made-up country in East Europe, and the book Brewster's Millions, which was turned into a play and several movies, are his most well-known works. He was born in Indiana's Tippecanoe County. Even though he didn't go to school, his father stressed the value of literature and encouraged his boys to write. During McCutcheon's childhood, his dad had a few jobs that needed him to go to different places in the county. McCutcheon went to Purdue University and shared a room with George Ade, who would later become a comedian. He was editor of the newspaper Lafayette Daily Courier and wrote a satirical serial book about life on the Wabash River while he was in college. He died in Manhattan, New York City, New York. His brother was the famous artist John T. McCutcheon of that name. A lot of Indiana writers from the same time as McCutcheon are thought to be part of the Golden Age of Indiana Literature.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 262
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Januar 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 334g
• ISBN-13: 9789361425004
• ISBN-10: 9361425005
• Artikelnr.: 70091247