"When Egypt Went Broke: A Novel" by Holman Day, is a story set in the town of Egypt, focusing on Tasper Britt, a prominent moneylender, also called "Phay-ray-oh". The novel unfolds with themes of ambition, social power, and personal goals, showing Britt's quest for political recognition and redeeming his image in a community that looks down on him. The opening introduces the daily life of widower Tasper Britt, showing his routines and thoughts as he aims to reinvent himself after his wife's passing. His actions are driven by a desire to impress Vona Harnden, a young woman working at his bank, mixed with vanity, ambition, and a newfound freedom that pushes him to seek political advancement in the debt-ridden town. As tensions grow around Britt's controversial role, his brother Usial and the Prophet Elias are introduced, setting up conflicts that explore the effects of greed and brotherly relationships in a struggling community.
When Egypt Went Broke: A Novel
By Holman Day
In a town burdened by debt, a moneylender seeks political glory while navigating a web of personal desires, familial tensions, and societal judgment.
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About the AuthorHolman Francis Day was an American author, born at Vassalboro, Maine. The Holman Day House, his home in Auburn, Maine, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. His book The Rider of the King Log was adapted into the 1921 film The Rider of the King Log. His play Along Came Ruth was adapted into the 1924 film Along Came Ruth.
Holman Francis Day was an American author, born at Vassalboro, Maine. The Holman Day House, his home in Auburn, Maine, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. His book The Rider of the King Log was adapted into the 1921 film The Rider of the King Log. His play Along Came Ruth was adapted into the 1924 film Along Came Ruth.
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