Susan Lenox: Her Fall and Rise: Volumes 1 & 2 - Softcover

Philips, David Graham

 
9781452889054: Susan Lenox: Her Fall and Rise: Volumes 1 & 2

Synopsis

A terrific new edition of David Graham Phillips' masterpiece. One of his most celebrated works, this book was made into a film starring Greta Garbo.

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About the Author

David Graham Phillips (October 31, 1867 – January 24, 1911) was an American journalist and novelist. Phillips was born in Madison, Indiana. After graduating from high school, Phillips entered Asbury College -- following which he received a degree from College of New Jersey in 1887. After completing his education, Phillips worked as a newspaper reporter in Cincinnati, Ohio, before moving on to New York City where he was employed as a reporter for The Sun from 1890 to 1893, then columnist and editor with the New York World until 1902. In his spare time, he wrote a novel, The Great God Success, that was published in 1901. The royalty income enabled him to work as a freelance journalist while continuing to write fiction. Writing articles for various prominent magazines, he began to develop a reputation as a competent investigative journalist. Phillips' novels often commented on social issues of the day and frequently chronicled events based on his real-life journalistic experiences. He was considered a Progressive and a muckraker.

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