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Making Money
Owen Johnson
出版DigiCat, 2022-07-20
主題Fiction / General
ISBNEAN:8596547091042
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=dHN9EAAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋Owen Johnson's 'Making Money' deftly captures the zeitgeist of the Roaring Twenties—a time of economic boom and unprecedented change. Johnson's narrative, rich with irony and satire, chronicles the journey of Thomas 'Bojo' Beauchamp Crocker and his cohort of Ivy League comrades as they navigate the complexities of Wall Street. Employing a unique literary style that oscillates between comedy and drama, the novel explores themes of identity, ambition, and the moral quagmires of wealth accumulation. Set against a backdrop where facade often trumps reality, the writing mirrors the characters' duplicity by imbuing a seemingly straightforward success story with undercurrents of existential doubt. Johnson's novel is not just a tale of financial endeavors but a reflection on the American quest for prosperity at any moral cost. The author Owen Johnson, an astute observer of social mores and an alumnus of Yale, draws from his experience and understanding of the elite echelons of society to craft this narrative. The characters' pretense of being English to achieve success in finance resonates with Johnson's own observations of the post-war new American aristocracy, where pedigree and education could be commodified. Johnson pens a cautionary tale that dissects the veneer of societal success, revealing the inner workings of a financial hub that rewards appearances over authenticity. 'Making Money' is particularly recommended for those with an interest in the interplay between ethics and economics, and the impact of cultural identity on professional aspiration. Its provocative take on the pursuit of the American Dream makes it a compelling read for students of American literature and history, as well as casual readers enamored with the fascinating era of the 1920s. The novel is an enlightening reflection on the lengths to which individuals will go to achieve success, and it resonates with timely questions about the true cost of wealth.