The Great God Success: A Novel

Name: The Great God Success: A Novel
Author: David Graham Phillips

By David Graham Phillips

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The narrative follows a young recent college graduate who joins a bustling city newspaper and becomes enmeshed in newsroom rivalries, sensationalist practices, and the pull of ambition. It shifts between his precarious bohemian lodgings and the streets outside, and the editorial corridors where ethical compromises and yellow journalism reshape careers. Ambition, romantic entanglements, and personal weakness propel him toward material success that produces moral conflict and loss, examining how professional triumph can corrupt ideals and demand painful reckonings when human cost is assessed.

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David Graham Phillips

David Graham Phillips was an American novelist and journalist active in the early 20th century, known for his contributions to social criticism and fiction. His works often explored themes of morality, society, and the complexities of human relationships. One of his notable novels, "Susan Lenox: Her Fall and Rise," reflects his keen insight into the struggles of women in a changing society. Phillips was also recognized for his investigative journalism, which aimed to expose corruption and advocate for reform. His literary legacy includes a diverse array of novels that capture the spirit of his time.