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Title: Mammon and Co.
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Summary: "Mammon and Co." by E. F. Benson is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story explores the interplay of wealth and society, centered around the characters of Kit and Jack Conybeare, who navigate the complexities of London life. The narrative delves into themes of ambition, morality, and social expectations, all while examining the dynamics of high society through the experiences of an American girl integrated into British elite. The opening portion introduces us to Kit and Jack Conybeare as they prepare for a dinner in the City, revealing their playful banter and the vibrant social world they inhabit. The narrative sets a light-hearted yet incisive tone, showcasing Kit’s charm and wit as she engages with friends and acquaintances. Amidst the social interactions, a shadow of intrigue emerges with the introduction of Mr. Alington, hinting at a potential moral dilemma involving gambling and the high stakes of social maneuvering. The dialogue captures the essence of their world, mingling frivolity with underlying tensions about reputation and integrity, setting up a story woven with ambition and the pursuit of wealth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Benson, E. F. (Edward Frederic), 1867-1940
EBook No.: 40797
Published: Sep 18, 2012
Downloads: 123
Language: English
Subject: Married people -- Fiction
Subject: Americans -- England -- Fiction
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject: Capitalists and financiers -- Fiction
Subject: Upper class -- England -- Fiction
Subject: London (England) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Mammon and Co.
Credits:
Produced by Annie R. McGuire. This book was produced from
scanned images of public domain material from the Google
Print archive.
Summary: "Mammon and Co." by E. F. Benson is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story explores the interplay of wealth and society, centered around the characters of Kit and Jack Conybeare, who navigate the complexities of London life. The narrative delves into themes of ambition, morality, and social expectations, all while examining the dynamics of high society through the experiences of an American girl integrated into British elite. The opening portion introduces us to Kit and Jack Conybeare as they prepare for a dinner in the City, revealing their playful banter and the vibrant social world they inhabit. The narrative sets a light-hearted yet incisive tone, showcasing Kit’s charm and wit as she engages with friends and acquaintances. Amidst the social interactions, a shadow of intrigue emerges with the introduction of Mr. Alington, hinting at a potential moral dilemma involving gambling and the high stakes of social maneuvering. The dialogue captures the essence of their world, mingling frivolity with underlying tensions about reputation and integrity, setting up a story woven with ambition and the pursuit of wealth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Benson, E. F. (Edward Frederic), 1867-1940
EBook No.: 40797
Published: Sep 18, 2012
Downloads: 123
Language: English
Subject: Married people -- Fiction
Subject: Americans -- England -- Fiction
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject: Capitalists and financiers -- Fiction
Subject: Upper class -- England -- Fiction
Subject: London (England) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.