In Pawn (1921)

In Pawn is a novel written by Ellis Parker Butler and first published in 1921. The story is set in New York City and follows the life of a struggling artist named Peter Gudge. Peter is a talented painter but has been unable to make a name for himself in the art world. He is constantly in debt and is forced to pawn his possessions to make ends meet.One day, Peter pawns his watch and meets a beautiful young woman named Ada. Ada is the daughter of a wealthy businessman and is immediately drawn to Peter's artistic talent. She offers to help him financially and introduces him to her father, who agrees to fund Peter's art career.As Peter's career takes off, he becomes increasingly dependent on Ada and her father's money. He begins to neglect his own artistic vision and instead creates paintings that he knows will sell. Meanwhile, Ada develops feelings for Peter, but he is more interested in using her for her money.The novel explores themes of love, ambition, and the corrupting influence of money. It is a satirical commentary on the art world and the lengths that some artists will go to achieve success. In Pawn is a witty and entertaining read that offers a unique perspective on the pursuit of fame and fortune.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.