The Man Who Made Gold
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A witty and satirical novel from the early twentieth century, The Man Who Made Gold chronicles the misadventures that unfold when a peculiar and obsessive inventor claims to have discovered the secret of alchemy — the transmutation of base metals into gold. Belloc, a master of comic irony, uses the premise to skewer human greed, credulity, and the absurdities of financial speculation, painting a sharp portrait of a society all too eager to believe in miraculous wealth. The narrative moves at a brisk, entertaining pace, balancing farcical situations with pointed social commentary that remains surprisingly resonant. Readers who appreciate the tradition of English satirical fiction — in the vein of Chesterton or Waugh — will find this a sharp and thoroughly enjoyable read.
Author: Hilaire Belloc
Format: Hardback
Genre: Historical fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A witty and satirical novel from the early twentieth century, The Man Who Made Gold chronicles the misadventures that unfold when a peculiar and obsessive inventor claims to have discovered the secret of alchemy — the transmutation of base metals into gold. Belloc, a master of comic irony, uses the premise to skewer human greed, credulity, and the absurdities of financial speculation, painting a sharp portrait of a society all too eager to believe in miraculous wealth. The narrative moves at a brisk, entertaining pace, balancing farcical situations with pointed social commentary that remains surprisingly resonant. Readers who appreciate the tradition of English satirical fiction — in the vein of Chesterton or Waugh — will find this a sharp and thoroughly enjoyable read.