Midas And Son (1919)

Midas And Son is a novel written by Stephen MacKenna and published in 1919. The story revolves around a wealthy businessman named Midas, who is known for his shrewd business tactics and his ability to turn everything he touches into gold. Midas has a son named John, who is the complete opposite of his father. John is a sensitive and artistic young man who struggles to find his place in the world.As the story unfolds, Midas becomes increasingly obsessed with his wealth and power, neglecting his son and causing a rift between them. John, desperate for his father's approval, begins to work for Midas in the hopes of earning his respect. However, he soon realizes that his father's business practices are unethical and harmful to others.The novel explores themes of family, wealth, and morality, as well as the consequences of greed and ambition. MacKenna's writing style is engaging and thought-provoking, and the characters are well-developed and complex. Overall, Midas And Son is a timeless tale that still resonates with readers today.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.