The Richest Man in Babylon - The Original 1926 Classic (Reader's Library Classics)
About this product
Money is plentiful for those who understand the simple laws which govern its acquisition.
In the early 1920s, George S. Clason wrote a collection of parables set in ancient Babylon that provided guidance on one’s financial well-being. These parables were distributed as pamphlets to U.S. banking and insurance customers and were so well-received by the public that in 1926, the parables were collected into one volume under the title of his most famous story, The Richest Man in Babylon. Largely seen as a classic in personal financial advice, The Richest Man in Babylon has provided millions with guidance and inspiration for financial wellness. Read more
Editor's Take
Amazon-style review summaries for The Richest Man in Babylon - The Original 1926 Classic (Reader's Library Classics) are broadly positive: readers praise its timeless money lessons, simple parables, and practical advice on saving, budgeting, and investing. Some reviewers also note that the writing feels dated or repetitive, but the overall sentiment is that it remains a valuable starter book for personal finance. Review-style writeups and book-review pages echo the same pattern, highlighting strong usefulness with occasional complaints about old-fashioned language or limited modern application.
On Reddit and forum-style discussions, the book is generally treated as a classic recommendation for beginners, with users often pointing to its memorable principles and easy-to-remember lessons. The main criticism is that the advice is basic and may feel too simplistic for readers already familiar with personal finance. Overall, the consensus is that it is inspiring, accessible, and still worth reading for its core financial habits.
YouTube search results turned up several real review videos about the book, including a direct book review by Mind on My Money/Money on My Mind and other review/summarization videos from independent creators. The videos generally describe it as a practical, motivational finance classic, while a few mention that some parts feel slow or overly simplistic.
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Specifications
| Publisher | Reader's Library Classics |
| Publication date | April 1, 2023 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 124 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1954839499 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1954839496 |
| Item Weight | 5.3 ounces |
| Reading age | 15+ years, from customers |
| Dimensions | 5.25 x 0.31 x 8 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,396 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #4 in Financial Risk Management (Books) #11 in Budgeting & Money Management (Books) #86 in Success Self-Help |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,957) |
