The Man Who Won by Edwin Lefevre
The story revolves around a fictional character who becomes a successful stockbroker on Wall Street during the early 20th century. The protagonist's journey to success is marked by his ability to make smart investment decisions, often going against the prevailing market trends. Through his experiences, the novel explores themes of greed, ambition, and the psychological aspects of trading in the stock market.
By Edwin Lefevre · First published 1912 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Drama · 7,000 words
First lines
"Brown," said Mr. John P. Greener, as he turned away from the ticker in the corner, "I wish you would go over to the Board and see how the market is for Iowa Midland. Find out how much stock there is for sale and who has it. It ought to be pretty well distributed about the Street."
"What's up in it? " asked his partner, curiously.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Edwin Lefevre
- Date: 1912 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Drama, Literary Fiction, Romance
- Length: 7,000 words
- Structure: 1 section, 133 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The plot is set in a historical context with fictionalized elements.
- Adventure — The narrative involves significant action and adventurous undertakings.
- Drama — The story contains intense character development and emotional themes.
- Literary Fiction — The writing style emphasizes complex characters and sophisticated prose.
Tags
Biography · Non-Fiction · Finance · Investing · Stock Market · Trading · Wall Street · Business · Economics · Memoir · Autobiography · Historical