| Author |
Mead, Lucia True Ames, 1856-1936 |
| LoC No. |
07025866
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| Title |
Memoirs of a millionaire
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| Original Publication |
United States: Houghton, Mifflin and Company,1889.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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| Summary |
"Memoirs of a Millionaire" by Lucia True Ames Mead is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around Mildred Brewster, a young woman who unexpectedly inherits a vast fortune, which brings both excitement and a set of new responsibilities. As Mildred navigates her newfound wealth, she grapples with societal expectations and her own ideals about philanthropy and citizenship in America. The opening portion introduces Mildred amid an intimate evening gathering, highlighting her strong character against the backdrop of wealthy yet apathetic young men discussing politics and societal issues. This dynamic sets the stage for a clash of values, particularly when Mildred boldly confronts the indifference of her peers, revealing her passionate convictions about civic duty and responsibility. As Mildred prepares to handle her inheritance, she is portrayed as a person combating societal norms with a desire to use her wealth for the greater good, a theme that foreshadows her philanthropic ambitions while also hinting at the challenges she will face in balancing personal ideals with social realities. (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 |
Boston (Mass.) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Women philanthropists -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69678 |
| Release Date |
Jan 1, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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