| Author |
Norton, Roy, 1869-1942 |
| Title |
The man who talked too much
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| Original Publication |
New York: Street & Smith Corporation, 1920.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Roger Frank and Sue Clark (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Man Who Talked Too Much" by Roy Norton is a short story written in the early 20th century. This narrative takes place during a journey on a railway and a steamer, featuring two main characters, David and Goliath, who are miners and prospectors. The story revolves around their encounter with "Lucky" Cochran, a garrulous man who talks incessantly about his newfound wealth and past experiences, much to the annoyance of the two travelers. In this comedic tale, David and Goliath find themselves trying to escape the incessantly talkative Cochran, who insists on accompanying them during their travels. Despite their efforts to distance themselves, they inadvertently get drawn into a situation where they come to pity the overly trusting Cochran when he becomes the target of two con artists aboard the ship. Ultimately, the twist reveals that Cochran is actually a clever con artist himself, leaving David and Goliath to reflect on their assumptions about him and their own gullibility. The story cleverly plays with themes of communication, perception, and the irony of appearances. (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 |
Short stories
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| Subject |
Voyages and travels -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71388 |
| Release Date |
Aug 11, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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