02158cam a22003373u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000039001122450015001512640051001663000047002173360026002643370026002903380036003165000031003525080057003835201157004405340045015976530031016426530017016736530027016906530044017178560042017619990017018037832UtSlPG20260610133213.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aPhillips, David Graham,d1867-191114aThe Deluge 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-04-01  aProduced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger  a"The Deluge" by David Graham Phillips is a novel written during the early 20th century, exploring themes of ambition, finance, and societal class structures. The story centers around Matthew Blacklock, a determined man who rises through the ranks of high finance against the backdrop of a struggling American society dominated by wealthy elites.  The opening of the book introduces Matthew Blacklock's character, his self-assertive nature, and his ambitions in the financial world. He reflects on his past, acknowledging his humble beginnings and asserting that he has built his reputation through individual effort and assertiveness. As the narrative unfolds, we see his interactions with other influential figures in finance, illustrating the cutthroat nature of this domain. Notably, he expresses a desire to elevate his status within society by aligning with the more "respectable" circles, showcasing his aspirations and the obstacles he faces in achieving them. The opening sets the stage for a tale that promises a blend of personal ambition, romance, and the moral complexities of wealth and power. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aNew York (N.Y.) -- Fiction  aLove stories  aSpeculation -- Fiction  aWall Street (New York, N.Y.) -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7832  c49821d49821