Le Legs de 30.000 dollars et autres contes
Résumé
"Le Legs de 30.000 dollars et autres contes" by Mark Twain is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around the lives of Saladin Foster and his wife Electra, who are suddenly presented with the prospect of inheriting a substantial amount of money after receiving a letter from a distant relative. Their reaction to this potential fortune sets the stage for a series of humorous and thought-provoking events that reflect the couple's desires, dreams, and the societal expectations that come with unexpected wealth. At the start of the narrative, we meet the Foster family, focusing particularly on Saladin, a comptable, and his reactive wife, Electra. Their lives take a remarkable turn when they receive a letter from Tilbury Foster, a relative, who announces his intention to leave Saladin $30,000 upon his death, under the condition that they maintain secrecy about this inheritance until it is confirmed. As the couple imagines their new life with this wealth, their mundane reality intertwines with dreams of grandeur, leading to obsession and discussions about financial plans. The story presents a blend of humor and socioeconomic commentary, highlighting how dreams of wealth can divert individuals from their cherished values and relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Infos complémentaires
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Créateur d'expression :
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Langue :français
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Importance matérielle : 1 online resource
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Importance matérielle : multiple file formats
Informations sur l'édition :
Translated selections from: The $30,000 bequest, and other stories.
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Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_$30,000_Bequest_and_Other_Stories
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Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Release date is 2023-09-24
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