The Deluge
1905
Published in 1905, 'The Deluge' by David Graham Phillips is a novel that examines ambition and societal class structures in early 20th-century America. The story follows Matthew Blacklock, a man striving to ascend the ranks of high finance amidst a society dominated by wealthy elites. Through his journey, the novel explores themes of personal ambition, romance, and the moral complexities of wealth and power, set against the backdrop of New York's financial district.
