The Gentleman from San Francisco and Other Stories

This is a collection of short stories translated into English, including the title story about a wealthy American traveller on a luxurious voyage to Europe. The tales deal with wealth, mortality and the fragile confidence of comfortable lives, set against vividly drawn foreign scenes. Published in 1922, the book is a thoughtful example of early twentieth-century short fiction in translation, with a calm and observant tone. The title story is the best-known piece, a quiet but sharp reflection on pride and the limits of money.