| Author |
Henry, O., 1862-1910 |
| Title |
Strictly Business: More Stories of the Four Million
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
Strictly business -- The gold that glittered -- Babes in the jungle -- The day resurgent -- The fifth wheel -- The poet and the peasant -- The robe of peace -- The girl and the graft -- The call of the tame -- The unknown quantity -- The thing's the play -- A ramble in Aphasia -- A municipal report -- Psyche and the pskyscraper -- A bird of Bagdad -- Compliments of the season -- A night in new Arabia -- The girl and the habit -- Proof of the pudding -- Past one at Rooney's -- The venturers -- The duel -- "What you want."
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| Credits |
anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteers and Joseph E. Loewenstein, M.D.
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| Summary |
"Strictly Business: More Stories of the Four Million" by O. Henry is a collection of short stories written during the early 20th century. The book explores the lives of various characters navigating the bustling landscape of New York City, often highlighting themes of ambition, love, and the stark realities of life in the metropolis. The opening story introduces the world of vaudeville, particularly focusing on the duo Bob Hart and Winona Cherry, as they seek success and navigate the intersection of personal aspirations and business partnerships in the entertainment industry. At the start of the book, the narrative centers around the characters of Bob Hart and Winona Cherry, who are both working as vaudeville performers. Bob is captivated by Cherry's talent and sees her as the perfect partner for a sketch he has written called "Mice Will Play." As they discuss the sketch and their ambitions, Cherry reveals her pragmatic outlook on the stage, emphasizing her desire to save money and secure a stable future rather than indulge in the superficial showbiz lifestyle. The opening sets a tone of humor and realism as it delves into the duo’s dynamic, their dedication to crafting a successful performance, and lays the groundwork for deeper themes regarding the aspirations and hard truths of entertainers making a living in a competitive industry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
2141 |
| Release Date |
Apr 1, 2000 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Oct 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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