He swallows gold by H. Bedford-Jones
"He Swallows Gold" by H. Bedford-Jones is a work of fiction written in the early 20th century, likely reflecting the advent of modernist themes. This novella revolves around themes of deception, cultural clashes, and moral ambiguity, set against a backdrop of early 20th-century Southeast Asia, particularly in the contexts of Chinese trade and customs. The story follows Reginald Carefrew, a swindler who finds himself in trouble after swindling innocent Chinese traders. Seeking
refuge in Sabang, he engages in a fateful purchase of a jade candlestick with deadly implications. Li Mow Gee, a key figure in the Chinese trading community, harbors intentions of vengeance against Carefrew, whose actions have led to the suicide of a relative. As Carefrew naively believes he has made a lucrative buy, the actions of Li Mow Gee unveil the dire consequences of his past, leading to a tragedy intertwined with cultural beliefs surrounding honor and revenge. The tension builds as Carefrew's seemingly innocent actions trigger a series of fatal events, ultimately culminating in his demise, framed within the ominous notion that he has "swallowed gold." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Bedford-Jones, H. (Henry), 1887-1949 |
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| Title | He swallows gold |
| Original Publication | New York, NY: Frank A. Munsey Company, 1919. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Roger Frank and Sue Clark |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Revenge -- Fiction |
| Subject | Sabang (Aceh, Indonesia) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 72871 |
| Release Date | Feb 4, 2024 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 9, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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