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LoC No.: 11001010

Title: Berenice

Note: Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced 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)

Summary: "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.)

Author: Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips), 1866-1946

Illustrator: Christy, Howard Chandler, 1873-1952

Illustrator: Somerville, Howard

EBook No.: 30542

Published: Nov 25, 2009

Downloads: 103

Language: English

Subject: Detective and mystery stories

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 11001010

Title: Berenice

Note: Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced 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)

Summary: "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.)

Author: Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips), 1866-1946

Illustrator: Christy, Howard Chandler, 1873-1952

Illustrator: Somerville, Howard

EBook No.: 30542

Published: Nov 25, 2009

Downloads: 103

Language: English

Subject: Detective and mystery stories

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.