'Charge It': Keeping Up With Harry

Name: 'Charge It': Keeping Up With Harry
Author: Irving Bacheller

By Irving Bacheller

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A series of comic episodes follows a wealthy young man whose compulsive spending and appetite for fashionable fads embroil his small-town world, and the genial friend who tries to restrain him. Through portraits of bridge parties, motor-car escapades, vanity crises, self-help fashions, and social rivalries, the narrative satirizes consumer extravagance, literary and psychological fads, and provincial social climbing. The friend mounts interventions, legal and moral entanglements ensue, and a string of escalating follies leads to practical lessons about moderation, respectability, and community values, delivered with affectionate irony and an episodic structure.

About the Author

Irving Bacheller

Irving Bacheller was an American author known for his engaging storytelling and vivid characterizations. His works often reflect themes of American life and history, blending humor with social commentary. One of his notable novels, "Eben Holden: A Tale of the North Country," captures the essence of rural life in the early 20th century. Bacheller's writing style is characterized by its warmth and accessibility, making his stories resonate with a wide audience. In addition to fiction, he also wrote poetry and essays, contributing to the literary landscape of his time. His ability to weave tales of adventure and moral lessons has left a lasting impact on American literature.