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_aOppenheim, E. Phillips _q(Edward Phillips), _d1866-1946 |
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| 245 | 1 | 2 | _aA Lost Leader |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005 |
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| 500 | _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Lost_Leader_(novel) | ||
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2005-11-14 | ||
| 508 | _aE-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Mary Meehan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team | ||
| 520 | _a"A Lost Leader" by E. Phillips Oppenheim is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work intricately explores themes of political life, personal ambition, and the quest for redemption, focusing particularly on the character of Lawrence Mannering, a former politician who has retreated into seclusion, seeking a peaceful existence away from the chaos of political machinations. As he grapples with his past and the call for his return to public life, the complexities of loyalty, ideology, and personal desires come into sharp focus. The beginning of the novel introduces two men, Mannering and Leslie Borrowdean, as they stand atop a grassy bank by the sea, discussing life and political responsibilities. Borrowdean tries to persuade Mannering to return to politics, asserting that they are on the brink of a significant opportunity for change, but Mannering expresses his disillusionment with public life and his contentment in his rural retreat. The dialogue delves into their contrasting viewpoints: Mannering, who seeks peace and simplicity, and Borrowdean, who is adamant about the importance of political duty. As their conversation unfolds, layered with philosophical musings, it sets the stage for the ensuing conflict between personal fulfillment and societal obligation intertwined with the impact of a mysterious woman, Mrs. Handsell, who complicates Mannering's tranquility. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aDetective and mystery stories | ||
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_aPegram, Fred, _d1870-1937 |
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