George Randolph Chester

Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford (eBook, ePUB)

A Cheerful Account of the Rise and Fall of an American Business Buccaneer

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford," George Randolph Chester skillfully unfurls a satirical tapestry of American capitalism and the schemes people concoct in pursuit of wealth. Written in the early 20th century, this novel employs sharp wit and humor, reflecting the zeitgeist of the Gilded Age, where opportunism and the lust for quick riches permeated society. Chester'Äôs vibrant prose and cleverly constructed plot expose the absurdities of get-rich-quick schemes through the clever exploits of the titular character, Wallingford, whose audacious ideas capture the entrepreneurial spirit of the time while critiquing the ethical ambiguities that accompany such ambitions. George Randolph Chester, an astute observer of societal tendencies and an accomplished author, drew upon his own experiences living during a time shaped by rapid industrialization and economic transformation. Known for his works that often reflect the dynamic interplay between ambition and morality, Chester'Äôs narratives illuminate the societal implications of the American Dream and the lengths individuals will go to achieve success. "Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford" is particularly significant as it encapsulates the era's popular perception of wealth as both an attainable goal and a potentially corrupting force. I highly recommend "Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford" to readers interested in exploring the intricacies of human ambition and the folly that often accompanies the relentless pursuit of wealth. Chester's blend of humor and critical insight makes this novel not only an entertaining read but also a thought-provoking reflection on the American ethos, making it a valuable addition to any literary collection.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 509
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066188658
• Artikelnr.: 58595637

Autorenporträt

George Randolph Chester was an American author, screenwriter, film editor, and director. He was born on January 27, 1869, and died on February 26, 1924. Chester was born on January 27, 1869, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He wrote popular books like Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford and Five Thousand an Hour: How Johnny Gamble Won the Heiress, both of which were turned into silent movies while he was still alive. James Bearsley Hendryx decided to try his hand at writing fiction after he had success selling stories to The Saturday Evening Post. This led him to quit his job at the Cincinnati Enquirer and move to New York City to write fiction. Elizabeth Chester, who was George Chester's first wife, got a divorce from him in 1911 because he was living with Lillian Josephine Chester at Gainsborough Studios in London. George and Lillian collaborated on a number of stories and plays. The Son of Wallingford (1921), which has been lost, was the only movie that George and Lillian made together. Chester died of a heart attack in his New York City home on February 26, 1924.