The Profiteers

Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips), 1866-194Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.4

Word count: 314K words
Chapters: 32

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.The Profiteers by E. Phillips OppenheimAuthor: Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips), 1866-1946,Language: English, Class: PR: Language and Literatures: English literature, Release Date: Jan 1, 2004

Editor's review

The Profiteers is an English novel by British author E. Phillips Oppenheim, a public-domain literary work released free of charge by Project Gutenberg. Oppenheim was known for popular fiction, and his works often revolve around the struggle between commerce, wealth, and human nature; the title itself points to the theme of "profiteers," making the book suitable for readers interested in early twentieth-century English popular literature. As a public-domain ebook, its greatest value lies in being freely accessible and easy to carry and read, making it suitable as extensive English reading material or as a supplementary text for literary history research. Readers should not expect profound literary experimentation, but may focus on how its narrative pace and characterization reflect the business ethics of the era. Readers are advised to have some English reading ability and to understand the popular fiction tradition to which the work belongs, so as to better grasp the textual context.

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Read through chapter titles and openings first to grasp the main storyline before going into detail.
Keep a notebook to record character relationships and business conflicts, making it easier to sort out the plot.
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Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips), 1866-194 Author

E. Phillips Oppenheim (Edward Phillips Oppenheim, 1866–194) was a writer known for mystery and espionage fiction. Public information about him is limited, and the biographical details in our records are incomplete. The existing catalogue shows that he was a prolific author, with 61 of his works held on this site, including The Great Impersonation, The Double Traitor, The Governors, The Lost Ambassador, The Yellow House, and Stolen Idols. These works generally centre on disguise and false identity, political intrigue, detective pursuit, and adventure; their plots are tightly paced and full of suspense, and he was skilled at advancing the narrative through complex relationships among characters. His works are often classified under inspirational growth, reflecting readers' interest in the choices and turning points of fate faced by his characters.