Portrait of P. T. Barnum

P. T. Barnum

P. T. 바넘

1810–1891

American showman and businessman who built a famous museum in New York and later the circus he called "The Greatest Show on Earth." He made a fortune, lost it through a bad investment and earned it back, and his lecture on money-getting drew crowds in America and Britain.

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Who was P. T. Barnum?
P. T. Barnum (1810–1891): American showman and businessman who built a famous museum in New York and later the circus he called "The Greatest Show on Earth." He made a fortune, lost it through a bad investment and earned it back, and his lecture on money-getting drew crowds in America and Britain.
What can I read by P. T. Barnum on SeoJae Story?
The Art of Money Getting, in 3 parts, based on the public-domain English original.
Is P. T. Barnum hard to read in English?
The sentences and vocabulary are simplified to about CEFR B2, but the advice, stories and famous lines are kept. Each part ends with a short “What this means for your money” card that applies the idea to life today, and you can tap any word for its meaning. Educational content, not financial advice.
Is there a Korean translation?
Yes. Every sentence has a Korean translation, and the full translation can be opened under the text, along with audio narration, vocabulary and a comprehension check.