02373cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000290011324500110014226400510015330000470020433600260025133700260027733800360030350000310033950501750037050802090054552011250075453400450187965300280192465300350195285600430198799900170203020419UtSlPG20260610133454.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aFerber, Edna,d1885-196810aGigolo 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-01-220 aThe afternoon of a faun -- Old man Minick -- Gigolo -- Not a day over twenty-one -- Home girl -- Ain't nature wonderful! -- The sudden sixties -- If I should ever travel!  aProduced by Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"Gigolo" by Edna Ferber is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Gideon Gory, a young man from a formerly affluent family, who has fallen into the role of a gigolo, a man living off the money of women. Set against the backdrop of a changing society post-World War I, the novel explores themes of social status, identity, and the complexities of relationships.  The opening of "Gigolo" introduces Nick, a charming young garage mechanic, who is the reluctant object of affection for several women, while he remains indifferent to their advances, preferring to lead a carefree life. As Nick engages with the women around him, it's clear that he possesses an enigmatic charm that captivates them despite his rough exterior and low-paying job. The groundwork is laid for a deeper exploration of his character as he interacts with these women and aims to pursue his own desires and happiness. This initial glimpse into Nick's world sets the stage for an exploration of masculinity, societal expectations, and the allure of a more liberated lifestyle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aShort stories, American  aManners and customs -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20419  c61690d61690