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Susan Lenox: Her Fall and Rise: Volume I
This XpressRead Cram Edition of Susan Her Fall and Rise pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic. Experience the raw and compelling journey of a woman determined to rise above her circumstances in David Graham Phillips's "Susan Her Fall and Rise." This powerful work of literary fiction explores themes of social mobility, grit, and self-reliance through the life of its titular character. Set against a backdrop of historical romance, the story delves into the challenges faced by women navigating societal expectations. Explore the complexities of Susan's life as she confronts difficult choices and strives for independence. Phillips crafts a narrative that examines the realities of the era, portraying the strength required to overcome adversity. A classic tale of resilience and determination, "Susan Her Fall and Rise" offers a glimpse into a bygone era and the enduring spirit of a woman fighting for her place in the world. This meticulously prepared print edition ensures that this important work remains accessible to all.
1092 pages, Paperback
Published June 30, 2026
About the author
David Graham Phillips
206 books6 followersDavid Graham Phillips was an American novelist and journalist of the muckraker tradition.Phillips was born in Madison, Indiana. After graduating from high school, Phillips entered Asbury College (now DePauw University) - following which he received a degree from Princeton University 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 for exposing corruption in the Senate he was labelled a muckraker. Phillips wrote an article in Cosmopolitan in March 1906, called "The Treason of the Senate," exposing campaign contributors being rewarded by certain members of the U. S. Senate. The story launched a scathing attack on Rhode Island senator Nelson W. Aldrich, and brought Phillips a great deal of national exposure. This and other similar articles helped lead to the passage of the Seventeenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, initiating popular instead of state-legislature election of U. S. senators.
At the height of his success, Phillips was shot to death by an insane person.
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 for exposing corruption in the Senate he was labelled a muckraker. Phillips wrote an article in Cosmopolitan in March 1906, called "The Treason of the Senate," exposing campaign contributors being rewarded by certain members of the U. S. Senate. The story launched a scathing attack on Rhode Island senator Nelson W. Aldrich, and brought Phillips a great deal of national exposure. This and other similar articles helped lead to the passage of the Seventeenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, initiating popular instead of state-legislature election of U. S. senators.
At the height of his success, Phillips was shot to death by an insane person.
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October 14, 2026I didn't read the edition cited here which, I suspect, is the victim of an inaccurate entry. What I read was the original publisher's edition, D. Appleton & Co., 1917, 505 pages in volume 1. (There are 560 pages in volume 2, but I haven't gotten there yet.) The edition referred to here has 1,092 pages in the first volume, which seems unlikely.
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