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Max Fargus is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Johnson, Owen (1878–1952).
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"Max Fargus" by Owen Johnson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces readers to the complex world of money, manipulation, and human relationships through the character of Max Fargus, who is not just a businessman but a man whose life is intertwined with secrets and deception. The opening chapters set a tense scene as Fargus is purportedly dead, but the narrative hints at deeper intrigues surrounding his relationships, especially with Sheila Vaughn, revealing the societal struggles of desire and respectability. The opening of the novel immediately plunges readers into New York City during the 19th century, where the pulse of ambition and deceit runs strong. It captures a pivotal evening where a lawyer named Bofinger comes to deliver shocking news to Sheila, claiming that her husband, Max Fargus, is dead—only for the narrative to twist ominously when he reveals that Fargus may still be alive. This revelation ignites Sheila's emotional turmoil, reflecting her precarious position as a woman caught between societal expectations and her desires. Meanwhile, Bofinger's cynical attitude reveals the darker themes of the story—manipulation, greed, and the moral compromises as he attempts to navigate his interests in relation to Sheila and Fargus's complex legacy. The detailed character sketches and setting create an engaging backdrop for what promises to be a gripping tale of love, ambition, and moral ambiguity.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Max Fargus
- Author credits: Johnson, Owen (1878–1952)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Actresses -- Fiction
- Husband and wife -- Fiction
- Impostors and imposture -- Fiction
- Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
- Lawyers -- Fiction
- Misers -- Fiction
- New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
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