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The Fortune Hunter

1910

Louis Joseph Vance

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The Fortune Hunter

Louis Joseph Vance

1910

American Literature, Novels

The Fortune Hunter, written by Louis Joseph Vance and first published in 1910, follows Nathaniel Duncan, an everyman grappling with his identity amid financial struggles and societal expectations. As he faces the possibility of losing his job, Duncan's journey reflects themes of ambition, personal integrity, and the pressures of wealth. The narrative explores his complex relationships, particularly with his friend Harry Kellogg, who proposes a marriage of convenience to an heiress. This twist leads to a deeper inquiry into the true meaning of fortune and success.

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A novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Nathaniel Duncan, an everyman of sorts who struggle...

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The Fortune Hunter is a drama in three acts by W. S. Gilbert. The piece concerns an heiress who loses her fortune. Her s...

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A novel based upon the 1909 play by Winchell Smith, which starred John Barrymore.It follows the fortunes of a young man...

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