
A People's Man
A People's Man is a novel by E. Phillips Oppenheim that follows the story of a man named John Derrick who rises from humble beginnings to become a powerful politician in England. The book explores themes of ambition, power, and corruption as Derrick navigates his way through the political landscape of early 20th century Britain.
By E. Phillips Oppenheim · First published 1905 · Genre: Political Fiction, Adventure, Mystery · 38 chapters · 109,381 words
First lines
"Maraton has come! Maraton! Maraton is here!"
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: E. Phillips Oppenheim
- Date: 1905 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Political Fiction, Adventure, Mystery, Romance
- Length: 109,381 words
- Structure: 38 chapters, 2,461 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Political Fiction — The narrative revolves around political maneuvering and power dynamics.
- Adventure — The protagonist embarks on a journey, facing various challenges and obstacles.
- Mystery — The plot involves elements of suspense, intrigue, and the resolution of unknowns.
- Romance — There are subplots involving romantic relationships and emotional connections.
Tags
politics · leadership · ambition · power · society · corruption · drama · historical · character study · conflict · morality · influence
Contents
- CHAPTER I
- CHAPTER II
- CHAPTER III
- CHAPTER IV
- CHAPTER V
- CHAPTER VI
- CHAPTER VII
- CHAPTER VIII
- CHAPTER IX
- CHAPTER X
- CHAPTER XI
- CHAPTER XII
- CHAPTER XIII
- CHAPTER XIV
- CHAPTER XV
- CHAPTER XVI
- CHAPTER XVII
- CHAPTER XVIII
- CHAPTER XIX
- CHAPTER XX
- CHAPTER XXI
- CHAPTER XXII
- CHAPTER XXIII
- CHAPTER XXIV
- CHAPTER XXV
- CHAPTER XXVI
- CHAPTER XXVII
- CHAPTER XXVIII
- CHAPTER XXIX
- CHAPTER XXX
- CHAPTER XXXI
- CHAPTER XXXII
- CHAPTER XXXIII
- CHAPTER XXXIV
- CHAPTER XXXV
- CHAPTER XXXVI
- CHAPTER XXXVII
- CHAPTER XXXVIII
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