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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aDay, Holman,
_d1865-1935
245 1 0 _aWhen Egypt Went Broke: A Novel
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-04-13
508 _aProduced by Dagny; John Bickers; David Widger
520 _a"When Egypt Went Broke: A Novel" by Holman Day is a fictional narrative likely written during the early 20th century. The story is set in a town named Egypt and revolves around the character Tasper Britt, who is depicted as a powerful moneylender, sometimes referred to as "Phay-ray-oh." As the narrative unfolds, it hints at themes of ambition, societal power dynamics, and personal aspirations, particularly through Britt’s attempts to gain political honor and reclaim his reputation in a community that views him with disdain. The opening of the novel introduces us to Tasper Britt’s daily life, showcasing his routines and inner thoughts as a widower seeking to redefine himself after the death of his wife, Hittie. Britt’s actions are influenced by his desire to impress a young woman named Vona Harnden, who works in his bank. The narrative captures his blend of vanity, ambition, and a newfound sense of freedom that leads him to aspire for political promotion in a town plagued by debt and hardship. As tensions rise around Britt's controversial status in the town, the introduction of other characters, including his brother Usial and the Prophet Elias, sets the stage for conflicts that explore the consequences of greed and the dynamics of brotherhood in a struggling community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4733
999 _c46778
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