Spendthrift by Annie Fellows Johnston
Spendthrift is a novel written by Annie Fellows Johnston, published in 1906. The story follows the life of a young man named Jack who inherits a large sum of money from his wealthy uncle. Jack spends his inheritance recklessly, leading him into a cycle of debt and financial struggles. The novel explores themes of frugality, responsibility, and the consequences of one's actions.
By Annie Fellows Johnston · First published 1902 · Genre: Young Adult, Coming of Age, Historical Fiction · 185 words
First lines
HE was a king one time, / And they wrapped the ermine around him, / And the bells rang out when they crowned him, / Rang with a joyful chime.
And he sat on a throne! / The wealth that a world could offer / Was heaped in the New Year's coffer, / For the world was his own.
He was a spendthrift though, / And the coins of his lavish giving / Were the golden moments of living, -- / Coins that he squandered so.
He is a beggar now.
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Genres
- Young Adult — The book primarily focuses on the life of adolescents, their conflicts and life decisions.
- Coming of Age — The storyline presents the personal growth and development of the young protagonist.
- Historical Fiction — The plot unfolds in a specific historical period, with references to historical events and figures.
- Drama — The book comprises various elements of dramatic conflict and emotions.
Tags
American literature · Southern literature · coming of age · family drama · historical fiction · romance · tragedy · loss · grief · inheritance · money · materialism
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Spendthrift is listed on Textopian as a short story by Annie Fellows Johnston, dated 1902 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Annie Fellows Johnston
- Date: 1902 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Young Adult, Coming of Age, Historical Fiction, Drama
- Length: 185 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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More by Annie Fellows Johnston
- Mildred's Inheritance; Just Her Way; Ann's Own Way (1906)
- The Quilt that Jack Built; How He Won the Bicycle (1904)
- The Legend of the Bleeding-heart (1907)
- Big Brother (1893)
- In the Desert of Waiting: The Legend of Camel-back Mountain (1904)
- Georgiana of the Rainbows (1920)
- The Little Colonel (1907)
- The Gate of the Giant Scissors (1920)
- All works by Annie Fellows Johnston