Paul's Case : Kessinger Publishing : 9781161573640 : 116157364X : 22 May 2010 : ""Paul's Case"" by Willa Cather is a short story about a young man named Paul who is unhappy with his life in Pittsburgh. He dreams of a luxurious and glamorous lifestyle, which he believes can only be found in New York City. Paul's dissatisfaction with his mundane existence leads him to steal money from his employer and run away to New York. There, he spends his stolen money on expensive clothes, a lavish hotel room, and tickets to the opera. However, his extravagant lifestyle is short-lived, and he is eventually caught by the authorities and forced to return home. The story explores themes of alienation, social class, and the search for identity.THIS 42 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Youth and the Bright Medusa, by Willa Cather. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417917318.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections suc