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100 1 _aOppenheim, E. Phillips
_q(Edward Phillips),
_d1866-1946
245 1 0 _aBerenice
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-11-25
508 _aProduced by D Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Berenice" by E. Phillips Oppenheim is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the character Berenice, an actress whose performance captivates the attention of a critic named John Matravers. While initially unimpressed by the environment of the play and its quality, Matravers experiences a profound shift in his perception of Berenice as she demonstrates her artistic talent, which leads him to take a vested interest in her career and personal life. The opening of the novel sets the stage at a dreary theater where Matravers, attending as a reluctant critic, is introduced to Berenice’s character through the lens of her initial underwhelming performance. However, during the second act, she transforms into a brilliant force on stage, captivating both the audience and Matravers himself. Their subsequent interactions reveal a growing attraction and the complexities of Berenice’s life as an actress embroiled in the theatrical world. This opening portion hints at a deeper exploration of themes such as artistic integrity, societal perceptions of women, and the emotional currents that complicate their relationship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDetective and mystery stories
700 1 _aChristy, Howard Chandler,
_d1873-1952
700 1 _aSomerville, Howard
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30542
999 _c71388
_d71388