The Spenders a Tale of the Third Generation (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163335949)

The Spenders: A Tale of the Third Generation is a novel written by Harry Leon Wilson. The book is a satirical look at the lives of wealthy Americans in the early 20th century. The story follows the lives of the third generation of a wealthy family, the Spenders, as they navigate their way through life and attempt to maintain their lavish lifestyles. The main character, Charlie, is a young man who has inherited his family's wealth but is not interested in the family business. Instead, he spends his time pursuing his own interests and trying to find meaning in his life. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a group of socialists who challenge his beliefs about wealth and privilege. The novel explores themes of wealth, class, and the pursuit of happiness, and is a biting commentary on the excesses of the American upper class. Wilson's writing is witty and engaging, and the book offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of the wealthy during a time of great change in American society. Overall, The Spenders is a thought-provoking and entertaining read that is sure to appeal to fans of satire and social commentary.1902. The book begins: When Daniel J. Bines died of apoplexy in his private car at Kaslo Junction no one knew just where to reach either his old father or his young son with the news of his death. Somewhere up the eastern slope of the Sierras the old man would be leading, as he had long chosen to lead each summer, the lonely life of a prospector. The young man, two years out of Harvard, and but recently back from an extended European tour, was at some point on the North Atlantic coast, beginning the season's pursuit of happiness as he listed. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Harry Leon Wilson
ISBN-10: 1163335940
ISBN-13: 9781163335949
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 526
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.07lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.31d