Anthony Adverse

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Anthony Adverse is a sprawling historical novel published in 1933, chronicling the life of its titular protagonist, an illegitimate child born in Europe who embarks on a global odyssey involving trade, piracy, romance, and encounters with historical figures like Napoleon.

Hervey Allen's masterpiece blends adventure, romance, and historical detail, spanning from Italy to Africa to America, and was a massive bestseller of its era, winning the Pulitzer Prize for the Novel in 1934.

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Best-Sellers: Are They Born or Made? (1939)

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