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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aFerber, Edna,
_d1885-1968
245 1 0 _aGigolo
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-01-22
505 0 _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!
508 _aProduced by Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShort stories, American
653 _aManners and customs -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20419
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