E. Phillips Oppenheim

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Edward Phillips Oppenheim was an English novelist, primarily known for his suspense fiction. He featured on the cover of 'Time' magazine on 12 September 1927 and he was the self-styled 'Prince of Storytellers', a title used by Robert standish for his biography of the author. He wrote 116 novels, mainly of the suspense and international intrigue type, but including romances, comedies, and parables of everyday life, and 39 volumes of short stories, all of which earned him vast sums of money. He also wrote five novels under the pseudonymn Anthony Partridge and a volume of autobiography, 'The Pool of Memory' in 1939. He is generally regarded as the earliest writer of spy fiction as we know it today, and invented the 'Rogue Male' school of adventure thrillers that was later exploited by John Buchan and Geoffrey Household.

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Edward Phillips Oppenheim (1866-1946) was a well-known and prolific English writer most recognized for his enormous body of work, which mostly consisted of thriller and spy books. Oppenheim, who was born in London, started writing in the late 19th century and wrote over 100 novels and several short tales in his lifetime. Oppenheim's compositions frequently featured themes of mystery, espionage, and international intrigue, which reflected the geopolitical unrest of his day. His books were renowned for their complex narratives, likeable characters, and examination of the murky realm of conspiracies and espionage. His well-known pieces include "The Spy Paramount," "The Great Impersonation," and "The Kingdom of the Blind." Oppenheim was one of the most well-read and well-paid writers of the early 20th century due to the enormous popularity of his works on both sides of the Atlantic. His ongoing success was largely attributed to his storytelling prowess and ability to build gripping storylines, despite criticism from some literary circles regarding the commercial aspect of his writing.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jester House Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 250
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. April 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781502247094
• Artikelnr.: 46759957