George Barr Mccutcheon

Brewster's Millions (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

In "Brewster's Millions," George Barr McCutcheon employs a satirical and humorous narrative style to explore themes of wealth, responsibility, and social expectations. The novel follows the audacious experiment of Montague Brewster, an heir who must spend a staggering seven million dollars in just one year to inherit a fortune of twenty million. McCutcheon's witty prose delves into Brewster's moral quandaries and the absurdity of excessive wealth, while also reflecting the early 20th century American zeitgeist, a period marked by rapid industrialization and changing social norms surrounding affluence. George Barr McCutcheon, an American novelist and playwright, brought his keen observational skills and deep understanding of societal intricacies to his writing. McCutcheon's successful career in journalism and theatre informed his narrative techniques and character development. Living during a time of great economic change, he witnessed the effects of wealth on human relationships, which undoubtedly inspired the exploration of financial follies in "Brewster's Millions." Readers seeking a clever and engaging critique of the pursuit of wealth will find "Brewster's Millions" a timeless delight. This novel not only entertains but also prompts reflection on the true value of money and the burdens it can impose. Highly recommended for fans of satirical literature and those intrigued by the complexities of human nature in the face of fortune.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Copycat
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Februar 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788028236908
• Artikelnr.: 65977903

Autorenporträt

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.