White Magic - Softcover

Phillips, David Graham

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1434483029 ISBN 13: 9781434483027

Verlag: Wildside Press, 2007

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Phillips was born in Madison, Indiana. After graduating high school Phillips entered Asbury College following which he degreed from College of New Jersey in 1887. After completing his education, Phillips worked as a newspaper reporter in Cincinnati, Ohio before moving on to New York City where he was employed as a columnist and editor with the New York World until 1902. In his spare time, he wrote a novel, The Great God Success that was published in 1901. The book sold well enough that his royalty income was sufficient enough to allow him to work as a freelance journalist while dedicating himself to writing fiction. Writing articles for various prominent magazines, he began to develop a reputation as a competent investigative journalist. Considered a progressive, Phillips' novels often commented on social issues of the day and frequently chronicled events based on his real-life journalistic experiences.

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David Graham Phillips was an American journalist and novelist known for his incisive social commentary and compelling storytelling. Born in 1867, Phillips began his career as a journalist, writing for publications such as The New York Sun and McClure's Magazine. It was through his investigative journalism that he developed a keen understanding of societal issues, which he later incorporated into his fiction. One of Phillips' most notable works is "The Fortune Hunter," a masterpiece of American literature published in 1909. Set against the backdrop of New York City's high society, the novel explores themes of ambition, greed, and the pursuit of wealth. Through vivid characterizations and intricate plotlines, Phillips paints a vivid portrait of a society consumed by materialism and social climbing. At the heart of "The Fortune Hunter" is the protagonist, Austin Ford, a charismatic and ambitious young man determined to ascend the ranks of society at any cost. As he navigates the complexities of love and ambition, Ford becomes embroiled in a web of deceit and betrayal that ultimately leads to tragic consequences. Phillips' writing is characterized by its sharp social commentary and insightful exploration of human nature. Through "The Fortune Hunter," he offers readers a compelling glimpse into the societal pressures and moral dilemmas faced by individuals striving for success in the Gilded Age.

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• Verlag: Wildside Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2007
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1434483029
• ISBN 13: 9781434483027
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 408
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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