Bubbles We Buy (1903)
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ISBN10: 1120168112
ISBN13: 9781120168115
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 24 2009
Pages: 414
Weight: 1.21
Height: 0.85 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781120168115
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 24 2009
Pages: 414
Weight: 1.21
Height: 0.85 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Bubbles We Buy is a book written by Alice Jones and published in 1903. The book is a collection of short stories that explore the themes of wealth, greed, and the pursuit of happiness. Each story follows a different character as they navigate the world of money and the power it holds. The title of the book is derived from the idea that people often invest in things that are fleeting and ultimately meaningless, such as bubbles. The stories in the book highlight the consequences of this behavior and the toll it takes on individuals and society as a whole. Through her writing, Jones critiques the capitalist system and the values that underpin it. She argues that the pursuit of wealth can lead to moral decay and the erosion of human relationships. Overall, Bubbles We Buy is a thought-provoking book that challenges readers to consider the true cost of wealth and the importance of living a meaningful life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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