Ann S. Stephens

Broschiertes Buch

The Gold Brick

Beschreibung

"The Gold Brick" is an ancient fiction story book written by Ann S. Stephens. Set in a small New England village, the plot revolves round the doorway of a mysterious foreigner named Mr. Brief, who claims to have a precious gold brick. As phrase of Mr. Brief's fortune spreads, the villagers grow to be obsessed with the idea of wealth and fulfillment, ensuing in a succession of a laugh and ridiculous situations. Stephens delves into situation matters of greed, ambition, and the dangers of consumerism with smart talk and notable sarcasm. The characters, who variety from formidable businesspeople to nosy buddies, are honestly depicted and feature caricatures of contemporary cultural conventions and beliefs. As the story progresses, Stephens takes readers on a splendid adventure through the issues and follies of human nature, skewering the upper elegance's pretensions and exposing the hollowness in their interests. "The Gold Brick" is a hilarious and incisive mirrored photograph at the age-vintage pursuit for wealth and standing, reminding readers of the value of integrity and authenticity in an look-obsessed international.

Autor

Ann Sophia Stephens (1810-1886) was an American novelist and magazine editor who is credited as the progenitor of the dime novel genre. She began her writing career in Portland, Maine, where she co-founded and edited the Portland Magazine. Later, in New York, she served as the editor of The Ladies Companion and adopted the pseudonym Jonathan Slick. Stephens wrote over twenty-five serial novels, along with short stories and poems for well-known periodicals. Her novel "Malaeska, the Indian Wife of the White Hunter" is considered the first dime novel and was highly influential. Stephens also published her own magazine, Mrs Stephens' Illustrated New Monthly. Her works include "High Life in New York," "The Old Homestead," and "A Noble Woman."

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 380
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Februar 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 535g
• ISBN-13: 9789361425806
• ISBN-10: 9361425803
• Artikelnr.: 70104548