Her Weight in Gold by George Barr McCutcheon

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Author McCutcheon, George Barr, 1866-1928
Title Her Weight in Gold
Note Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents Her weight in gold -- The maid and the blade -- Mr. Hamshaw's love affair -- The green ruby -- The gloaming ghosts -- When girl meets girl -- Quiddlers three -- The late Mr. Taylor -- The ten dollar bill.
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Summary "Her Weight in Gold" by George Barr McCutcheon is a comedic novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the peculiar relationships and societal expectations in a small town, focusing particularly on Martha Gamble, the unattractive stepdaughter of General Horatio Gamble, and Eddie Ten Eyck, a carefree young man plagued by financial troubles. The central theme explores the humor and irony of love, wealth, and societal perceptions of value as Eddie contemplates marrying Martha primarily for her future inheritance. At the start of the narrative, a humorous exchange reveals General Gamble's unwavering belief in his stepdaughter's worth, despite her unappealing appearance. Eddie, whose financial woes are evident, initially mocks the General's sentiment, igniting a discussion that leads to a comic scheme regarding Martha's marriage prospects. As Eddie grapples with the General's increasingly serious proposal concerning the significant monetary incentive tied to her weight in gold, he reluctantly begins to consider marrying Martha. The interplay of sarcasm, financial desperation, and the societal contrasts of beauty and worth sets the stage for a quirky romantic adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Fiction
Subject Short stories
Category Text
EBook-No. 5896
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 10, 2019
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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