E. Phillips Oppenheim

Broschiertes Buch

The Double Life Of Mr. Alfred Burton

Beschreibung

The Double Life of Mr. Alfred Burton by E. Phillips Oppenheim revolves around identity, deception, and moral conflict. At the heart of the novel is the concept of leading a dual existence, where the protagonist, Alfred Burton, lives a seemingly normal life while concealing a hidden, more dangerous one. The story explores the psychological and emotional toll of maintaining such a double life, questioning the boundaries between truth and falsehood. A central focus is the conflict between personal desires and societal expectations, as Burton's secret life challenges his relationships, his self-perception, and his moral compass. Oppenheim examines how individuals navigate the tension between the roles they play in public and their private selves, ultimately questioning how much one can hide before the truth inevitably comes to light. Additionally, betrayal and trust are key elements, as Burton's life is built upon deception, leading to potential betrayals of those closest to him. The novel explores the consequences of living dishonestly and the difficult choices that arise when one's hidden identity begins to unravel.

Autor

Edward Phillips Oppenheim was an English author who lived from October 22, 1866, to February 3, 1946. He wrote a lot of best-selling genre fiction with glamorous characters, international drama, and fast-paced action. They were popular forms of fun because they were easy to read. In 1927, he was on the cover of Time magazine. Edward Phillips Oppenheim was born in Tottenham, London, on October 22, 1866. His parents were Henrietta Susannah Temperley Budd and a leather merchant named Edward John Oppenheim. He went to Wyggeston Grammar School until the sixth form in 1883, but had to quit because his family couldn't afford it. For almost twenty years, he worked in his father's business. His father helped pay for the release of his first book, which did just enough to cover its costs. It was under the name "Anthony Partridge" that he released five of his books from 1908 to 1912. To help Oppenheim's writing career, Julien Stevens Ulman (1865-1920), a rich New York leather merchant who liked Oppenheim's books, bought the leather works around 1900 and made him a paid director. He quickly came up with a method that worked and made a name for himself. John Buchan, who was just starting out as a suspense writer, called Oppenheim "my master in fiction" and "the greatest Jewish writer since Isaiah" in 1913.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 194
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. November 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 252g
• ISBN-13: 9789368099444
• ISBN-10: 9368099448
• Artikelnr.: 73351416