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100 1 _aJohnson, Rossiter,
_d1840-1931
245 1 0 _aStories of Fortune
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aLittle Classics, Volume 12 (of 18)
500 _aRelease date is 2015-04-13
505 0 _aThe gold-bug / Edgar Allan Poe -- The fairy-finder / Samuel Lover -- Murad the Unlucky / Maria Edgeworth -- The children of the public / Edward Everett Hale -- The rival dreamers / John Banim -- The threefold destiny / Nathaniel Hawthorne.
508 _aProduced by Ron Swanson
520 _a"Stories of Fortune" by Rossiter Johnson is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. This anthology features tales that explore themes related to luck, wealth, and the extraordinary circumstances leading to fortune or misfortune. The opening story, "The Gold-Bug," delves into an intriguing adventure involving a man named William Legrand, whose life changes drastically through his discovery of a mysterious scarab beetle that he believes will lead him to great riches. At the start of the tale, we are introduced to Legrand, who is living on Sullivan's Island after experiencing a series of financial misfortunes. His companion, an old man named Jupiter, remains loyal despite their hardships. Legrand becomes increasingly obsessed with a strange beetle he has encountered, leading to eccentric behaviors that cause concern among his friends. The narrative drives forward with an air of mystery as Legrand communicates a deep conviction that fortune awaits him, setting the stage for an adventure filled with cryptic clues, unexpected twists, and an exploration of the value we place on both luck and material wealth. The tension between the protagonist's mental state and the possibility of uncovering hidden treasure serves as a compelling hook for readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShort stories
653 _aLuck -- Fiction
830 0 _aLittle Classics, Volume 12 (of 18)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48696
999 _c89535
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