The Tsar's Window (eBook)

Love, Betrayal, and Court Intrigue in Tsarist Russia

Lucy Hamilton Hooper (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2021
158 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406644373-3 (EAN)

Infos

In "The Tsar's Window," Lucy Hamilton Hooper crafts a rich tapestry of historical fiction that intricately blends personal narrative with the sweeping sociopolitical changes of 19th-century Russia. Set against the tumult of the Tsarist regime, Hooper employs a lyrical prose style that captures both the elegance and the despair of the era. With meticulous attention to cultural and historical details, she deftly portrays the lives of her characters, intertwining their fates with the larger narrative of revolution and reform, inviting readers into a world where personal desires clash with the imperatives of history. Lucy Hamilton Hooper, an American expatriate and fervent observer of Russian society, was inspired by her own experiences in Europe and her fascination with the complexities of Russian literature and culture. Her intimate understanding of the emotional landscape that defines human experiences, coupled with her exposure to the Enlightenment ideals of freedom and progress, profoundly shaped the themes explored in "The Tsar's Window." Hooper's scholarly background enabled her to illuminate the psychological nuances of her characters while providing a reflective lens on societal struggles. I highly recommend "The Tsar's Window" to readers interested in exquisite prose and historical narratives that resonate on both personal and political levels. Hooper's ability to convey the emotional depth of her characters united with her expertise in Russian context makes this book not only a compelling read but also an insightful exploration of human resilience amid turmoil.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 11.4.2021
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Historische Romane
• Themenwelt: Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Malerei / Plastik
• Schlagworte: 19th century literature • 19th Century Russia • classic novel • Collections of letters • complex character relationships • court intrigue • Culture • earth sciences • epistolary novels • Europe • gender role dynamics • Geography • historical fiction • historical romance novel • Humanities • Letters • literary fiction • Literary Historical Fiction • love and betrayal • Novels • ornate descriptive prose • Physical Sciences • political power struggles • Romantic drama • Royal Family • Russian History • Russian Literature • Russian social issues • Tsarist political intrigue • Tsar Nicholas II