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Mr. Opp
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- Gutenberg ID
- 25070
- Title
- Mr. Opp
- Language
- en
- Book source
- Project Gutenberg
- Description max 80 words
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Mr. Opp follows the ambitious but delusional D. Webster Opp, a self-made promoter who dreams of oil wealth and literary fame while caring for his mentally ill sister, Miss Kippy. Set in the rustic Cove City, the novel blends humor and pathos as Opp navigates failed business schemes, a newspaper sale, and a sudden fall from grace, ultimately finding redemption in humility and family.
- Summary up to 500 words
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In Alice Hegan Rice's *Mr. Opp*, the titular character, D. Webster Opp, is a man of boundless imagination but limited reality. After years of chasing phantom oil wells and selling shoes, he returns to his hometown of Cove City for his stepfather's funeral. There, he meets Guinevere Gusty, a talented young musician, and her wealthy suitor, Willard Hinton. Opp, the editor of the local paper *The Opp Eagle*, is tempted by Hinton's offer to buy the publication and move to the city. Despite his initial resistance to losing control, Opp eventually accepts the deal, only to realize too late that the new owners intend to change the paper's name and direction. Devastated, he retreats to his home, where he is forced to confront his failures and the reality of his situation. The narrative shifts to show Opp's genuine affection for his sister, Miss Kippy, whom he cares for despite her instability. When Hinton marries Guinevere, Opp is left with nothing but his sister and his dignity. However, the community rallies around him, recognizing his integrity and the value of his character over his past pretensions. The story concludes with Opp accepting his humble station, finding peace in his simple life with Miss Kippy, and proving that true worth lies not in wealth or status but in kindness and honesty. Through his journey from delusion to humility, Opp discovers that while he lost his illusions, he gained a profound understanding of his own character and the true value of his relationships.
- LLM editorial rating
- 4.2/5
- Download URL
- https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25070.epub.noimages
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People
Authors
- Alice Caldwell Hegan Rice
Classification
Categories
- Fiction
- Siblings
- Kentucky
- Newspaper Editors