A Golden Venture by W. W. Jacobs

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Author Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943
Illustrator Greiffenhagen, Maurice, 1862-1931
Illustrator Richards, Amy, active 1896-1918
Title A Golden Venture
The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 11.
Note Reading ease score: 84.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "A Golden Venture" by W. W. Jacobs is a comedic short story written during the early 20th century. It revolves around the Tidger family as they navigate the unexpected news of a letter revealing a family member's wealth, transforming their lives and provoking the interest of several suitors. The narrative highlights themes of social status, greed, and the unexpected consequences that money can bring to relationships. The story begins with the Tidger family at breakfast, where they receive news that Mrs. Ann Pullen, the sister-in-law, has become an heiress. The sudden change in fortune attracts the attention of two local dealers, Mr. Wiggett and Mr. Miller, who vie for Ann's affection, believing her wealth will enhance their social standing. As they attempt to win her over, Mr. Tidger becomes suspicious of their intentions. In a twist, just as Miller proposes to Ann after she seemingly loses her fortune, it is revealed that the news of her wealth was based on a mistake, leading to humor and irony in the social dynamics of the characters involved. The narrative ultimately offers a lighthearted critique of human nature and the folly that often accompanies the pursuit of wealth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Humorous stories, English
Subject England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject River life -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 12131
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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