A Certain Rich Man
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A rare window into an American conscience, sharpened by wit and searing observation. A Certain Rich Man reveals the moral weather of a rising nation with the bite of a late nineteenth¿ and early twentieth¿century satire, inviting readers to look at wealth, status, and power with clear-eyed candour. This classic, written in a voice reminiscent of mark twain and echoing the social critique of american fiction, blends warmth and irony to illuminate how class and society shape choices, loyalties, and dreams. The form is crisp, accessible storytelling that travels from intimate rooms to wider pub...
A rare window into an American conscience, sharpened by wit and searing observation. A Certain Rich Man reveals the moral weather of a rising nation with the bite of a late nineteenth¿ and early twentieth¿century satire, inviting readers to look at wealth, status, and power with clear-eyed candour. This classic, written in a voice reminiscent of mark twain and echoing the social critique of american fiction, blends warmth and irony to illuminate how class and society shape choices, loyalties, and dreams. The form is crisp, accessible storytelling that travels from intimate rooms to wider public life, making it a compelling read for both casual readers and classic¿literature collectors. Its themes-wealth and morality, midwest america sensibilities, gilded age pressures, and the tension between individual aspiration and communal responsibility-are as resonant today as they were a generation ago. It sits comfortably on a college reading list and sparks thoughtful discussion in book clubs alike. A note on literary and historical significance: this is an emblem of early twentieth¿century social satire, a touchstone for discussions of american social critique, and a bridge to Edith Wharton fiction and a distinctly American tradition. Selling points: Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure.
