Mammon and the Archer (Masterplots II: Short Story Series, Revised Edition)
At a glance:
- Author: O. Henry
- First Published: 1906
- Type of Plot: Sketch
- Time of Work: The early 1900's
- Setting: New York City
- Principal Characters: Anthony Rockwall, Richard Rockwall, Aunt Ellen
- Genres: Short fiction, Sketch
- Subjects: New York, North America or North Americans, Northeast, U.S., United States or Americans, Parents and children, Love or romance, Twentieth century, New York City, Fathers, Money, Millionaires
- Locales: New York, NY
The Story
Anthony Rockwall, a retired soap manufacturer and self-made millionaire, believes that money can accomplish anything; he declares, “I’ll bet my money on money every time.” He thinks the power of his money can carry his son Richard into the exclusive New York social world. Because he is rough, crude, and down-to-earth, Anthony Rockwall has never been welcome in this elite world of wealth and privilege. By contrast, young Richard, a gentleman in appearance and manners, has recently graduated from college and returned home to find his place in New York's elite...
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