Master of Men by E. Phillips Oppenheim
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"Master of Men" by E. Phillips Oppenheim is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Enoch Strone, a mechanic and inventor, who is striving to elevate his life and position while grappling with his feelings for Lady Malingcourt, a woman of higher social standing. The narrative explores themes of ambition, class difference, and the complexities of human relationships against a backdrop of personal and professional struggles.
At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Strone as he reflects on his life while enjoying a respite in the countryside. He grapples with the stark contrast between his working-class existence and the genteel world embodied by Lady Malingcourt. Their encounter reveals a growing admiration and complexity as he feels attracted to her, yet is aware of their differing social statuses. As Strone becomes increasingly ambitious and successful in his endeavors, the narrative hints at the tension between his aspirations and the weight of his earlier life choices and relationships, particularly with Milly, his wife, ultimately setting the stage for a conflict between love, duty, and self-actualization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips), 1866-1946 |
|---|---|
| Title | Master of Men |
| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Christoph W. Kluge, Rod Crawford, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Political fiction |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Marriage -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 40455 |
| Release Date | Aug 8, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 265 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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