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The Web is a taut popular thriller built around the image of entanglement: private desire, hidden guilt, and criminal design tighten around characters who mistake appearance for truth. Kummer's method is brisk and scenic, with revelations staged like curtain-falls and dialogue carrying much of the pressure. The novel belongs to the vigorous early-twentieth-century American tradition of mystery-romance, where Gothic inheritance, urban modernity, and detective logic meet in a form intended to grip as well as puzzle. Frederic Arnold Kummer, a Maryland-born novelist, playwright, and screenwriter, was unusually well equipped for such construction. His career moved across magazines, the stage, and the new visual media, and that mixed apprenticeship shows in his instinct for pace, suspense, and theatrical reversal. Writing for readers attuned to serial excitement and melodramatic conflict, he transformed familiar conventions into efficient mechanisms of anxiety and resolution. Readers drawn to classic suspense, proto-noir atmospheres, and fiction poised between Victorian sensation and modern crime will find The Web rewarding. It offers not psychological naturalism so much as craftsmanship: a swiftly woven design whose pleasures lie in momentum, misdirection, and the moral satisfaction of seeing tangled threads pulled tight.
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -In 'The Web,' Frederic Arnold Kummer weaves together a compelling narrative of suspense and intrigue, exploring the dark underbelly of human relationships and the complexities of obsession. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, the novel employs a rich, descriptive literary style that captures the nuances of its characters' psychological landscapes. Kummer's deft use of dialogue and tension builds a captivating plot, reflecting themes of trust, betrayal, and the inescapable web of fate that entangles us all. The book stands out in the genre of psychological thrillers, illuminated by the author's keen observational prowess of human nature. Frederic Arnold Kummer (1873-1943) was a prolific writer, playwright, and early advocate for literary realism. His experiences in journalism and the theater profoundly shaped his narrative techniques, enabling him to blend engaging storytelling with psychological profundity in 'The Web.' Drawing from his exposure to the complexities of urban life and social dynamics, Kummer deftly critiques societal norms while delving into the inner workings of the human psyche. Readers who appreciate richly layered narratives filled with psychological depth will find 'The Web' a fascinating exploration of the intricacies of human connection. Kummer's masterful storytelling invites readers to reflect on their own lives, making this novel not only a suspenseful journey but also an introspective experience. This is a must-read for those who are drawn to intelligent thrillers that challenge the mind. Seller Inventory # 9788028332983
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - In 'The Web,' Frederic Arnold Kummer weaves together a compelling narrative of suspense and intrigue, exploring the dark underbelly of human relationships and the complexities of obsession. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, the novel employs a rich, descriptive literary style that captures the nuances of its characters' psychological landscapes. Kummer's deft use of dialogue and tension builds a captivating plot, reflecting themes of trust, betrayal, and the inescapable web of fate that entangles us all. The book stands out in the genre of psychological thrillers, illuminated by the author's keen observational prowess of human nature. Frederic Arnold Kummer (1873-1943) was a prolific writer, playwright, and early advocate for literary realism. His experiences in journalism and the theater profoundly shaped his narrative techniques, enabling him to blend engaging storytelling with psychological profundity in 'The Web.' Drawing from his exposure to the complexities of urban life and social dynamics, Kummer deftly critiques societal norms while delving into the inner workings of the human psyche. Readers who appreciate richly layered narratives filled with psychological depth will find 'The Web' a fascinating exploration of the intricacies of human connection. Kummer's masterful storytelling invites readers to reflect on their own lives, making this novel not only a suspenseful journey but also an introspective experience. This is a must-read for those who are drawn to intelligent thrillers that challenge the mind. Seller Inventory # 9788028332983
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The Web | A Classic American Mystery of Secret Service Intrigue, Wartime Sabotage, and Society Scandal
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. The Web | A Classic American Mystery of Secret Service Intrigue, Wartime Sabotage, and Society Scandal | Frederic Arnold Kummer | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2023 | Sharp Ink | EAN 9788028332983 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Copycat s.r.o., 22, Holesovice, Schnirchova 662, 170 00 PRAGUE, TSCHECHIEN, kristoferpaetau[at]gmail[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu. Seller Inventory # 128160533