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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aPhillips, David Graham,
_d1867-1911
245 1 4 _aThe Fortune Hunter
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c1996
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 1996-02-01
508 _aProduced by Charles Keller
520 _a"The Fortune Hunter" by David Graham Phillips is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the ambitious and charismatic protagonist, Mr. Feuerstein, an actor who is both enamored with dreams of success and mired in the realities of financial struggle. His journey involves navigating complex relationships with the women he meets, particularly with Hilda Brauner, whose working-class background contrasts sharply with Feuerstein's grandiose aspirations. The opening of the book introduces Mr. Feuerstein as a charming yet financially precarious figure who seems to attract admiration and affection wherever he goes. As he walks through the city, he borrows money from a friend, showcasing both his self-confidence and his financial irresponsibility. This setting establishes his character's complexity and foreshadows the conflict he will face in his pursuit of love and social status. The introduction of Hilda Brauner, a working-class girl who is captivated by Feuerstein’s charm, adds a layer of romantic tension as she is drawn into his world, blurring the lines between aspiration and reality. The unfolding dynamic between Feuerstein and Hilda hints at themes of class disparity, ambition, and the pursuit of happiness amidst societal challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMan-woman relationships -- Fiction
653 _aMystery fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/431
999 _c42559
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