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The Gentle Grafter (Paperback)
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The Gentle Grafter (Paperback)
Series: Mint Editions
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Loot Price R167
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The Gentle Grafter (1907) is a collection of fourteen short stories
by American writer O. Henry. Inspired by his experiences as a
fugitive and prisoner, these tales follow the escapades of two
professional con artists whose humor and storytelling ability
illuminate the nature of wealth and crime in early twentieth
century America. In "Modern Rural Sports," con-man Jeff Peters
recalls a job in a rural Western town where, in need of money, he
devised a plan with his friend Andy Tucker to steal from a humble
farmer. When he shows up to the man's farm, however, Jeff is
surprised to find a well-dressed, well-mannered gentleman who lives
in an impressive home with modern amenities. As he attempts his
con, Jeff is rebuffed and ignored by a man too busy with gambling,
stocks, and purchasing to entertain his unwanted company. Defeated,
he returns to Andy, who comes up with a method of his own.
"Conscience in Art" follows these characters to Pittsburgh, where
they hope to trick one of the city's newly made millionaires. Andy
befriends a wealthy art collector, who shows him a rare carving and
explains there were only two of them made. Seeing his chance, he
convinces Jeff, who believes they can only steal if they give
something in return, that he has found the carving's replica, and
sends his partner to sell it to the collector. The Gentle Grafter
is a collection of interconnected short stories that deal
humorously with themes of greed, wealth, and deceit. With a
beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of O. Henry's The Gentle Grafter is a classic of
American literature reimagined for modern readers.
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