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George Samuel Clason

The Richest Man in Babylon

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1926

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Essay Topics

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How does Clason describe Babylon and its inhabitants? How do his portrayals of this ancient city inform his broader arguments? Explain with references to the text.

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Name two of Clason’s rules that you believe are highly relevant to modern financial planning. How can these rules be useful to the reader? How do Clason’s characters make a case for them? Explain.

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Was Clason successful as a businessman? Research his business enterprises and find connections between his own business and financial practices and those he espouses in The Richest Man in Babylon.